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Ekspert Counsel

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 Job Summary:
 
 
 Ekspert Counsel is a litigation attorney with 2-5 years of experience to engage in a sophisticated real estate litigation practice for a non-shareholder track position at a top AmLaw100 law firm.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Gather and synthesize salient facts from client documents, and collaborate with a legal team to issue, spot, and develop legal strategies throughout all phases of matter.
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 Independent research of state and federal law, as well as rules of court, procedure, and real property records, will be conducted by the attorney to ensure well-developed legal theories/strategy and well-drafted pleadings.
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 Draft client communications to advise on key deadlines and strategic considerations as well as draft legal pleadings and discovery that demonstrate a commitment to first-class client service and reputational excellence.
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 Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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 daily time entry with a level of detail that vividly conveys the value delivered to the client,
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 communicating daily with legal team about case status and proactively take next steps,
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 collaborating both in-person and remotely with attorneys and support staff across the Baker Donelson footprint,
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 understanding the client&rsquo;s business and its interplay with the legal matters being handled,
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 having willingness to actively engage in business development and grow the real estate litigation practice,
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 practicing law across the state of Georgia, and collaborating with clients and attorneys nationwide with the desire to develop a statewide reputation for expertise in real estate litigation and the skills to support it.
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
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 2-5 years of experience as an Attorney handling Commercial Real Estate Litigation matters
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 Georgia bar license required.
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 Attorney must have knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Georgia Civil Practice Act, and Uniform Rules of Superior Court as well as state and federal research skills.
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 The ideal candidate will have good understanding of litigation pleadings, process, and timeline.
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Real Estate Attorney

Georgia Estate & Elder Law

<div>If you have experience in estate planning, you may be an excellent addition to our growing law firm. We are looking for a highly analytical candidate with good negotiation and organizing skills who can work full-time in the office. As our estate planning attorney, you will draft wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for clients and their families. To ensure that an estate's management is handled in accordance with the wishes of the estate owner, this position requires a significant level of responsibility. The applicant we are looking for must have extensive knowledge of estate planning. If this sounds like you, please apply!
Compensation:
$100,000
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Prepare wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents</li>
<li>Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date</li>
<li>Collaborate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process</li>
<li>Assist clients effectively by understanding their needs, analyzing the situation, then strategizing and deciding on a proper course of action</li>
<li>Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed</li>
</ul><ul><li>Drafts Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives for Health Care.</li><li>
Researches and drafts deeds.</li><li>
Applies for tax identification numbers.</li><li>
Guides clients signing estate planning documents.</li><li>
Helps clients by keeping clients informed of case progress.</li><li>
Gathers and organizes client information.</li><li>
Inputs information into practice management software.</li><li>
Maintains electronic and hard copy files.</li><li>
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.</li><li>
Accomplishes law firm mission by completing special projects as needed.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Understanding of a variety of real estate matters, including title insurance, wills and trusts, property management, and litigation</li>
<li>Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required</li>
<li>Candidates should be great communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high</li>
<li>Active membership with the ABA (American Bar Association)
</li><li>At least 1-2 years of working in a law firm on on estate planning and probate law issues is necessary</li>
</ul><ul><li>J.D. is required.</li><li>
The ability to utilize advanced features of Microsoft products.</li><li>
Keen attention to detail.</li></ul>
About Company 
A client-focused, boutique practice based in Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia Estate &amp; Elder Law, LLC is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of the legal and healthcare system by educating clients about their options and empowering them to choose the solution that best meets their particular needs and goals.
Georgia Estate &amp; Elder Law, LLC provides the full spectrum of services to elders and families at any stage of life by offering estate planning, probate, Medicaid &amp; VA benefits planning, guardianship, conservatorship, and special needs trust planning.</div>

Trust & Estate Planning Attorney

Mangieri Law Group

Mangieri Law Group, LLC (located in the Perimeter area) is an Atlanta-based boutique law firm. Our practice areas are primarily estate planning, business transactions, and probate. We put our client experience above all else. As such, we seek team members that are passionate about exceeding client expectations at every touch point.The ideal candidate is self-motivated, autonomous, collaborates well with others in a fast-paced team environment, has a positive attitude, and a strong desire to strive for excellence. We are seeking an attorney who steadfastly drives for results and seeks to challenge the limits of the firm&rsquo;s growth potential; communicates with clients in a way that fosters long-standing relationships of trust and confidence so that clients heed guidance and take proper action; embraces problem solving and ambiguity as learning opportunities; has outstanding dependability, cooperation, high integrity and initiative with a team member attitude; and possesses a willingness to learn, grow, and embrace mentorship of others. We put our client and employee experience first. As such, we seek team members that are engaged and passionate about exceeding client expectations at every touch point. This is a unique opportunity to serve and expand the firm&rsquo;s high-net-worth and entrepreneurial clients within an environment that fosters learning and development.The Estate Planning Associate Attorney supports the legal team with client engagement and counseling, drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents, and managing project workflow in the practice areas of estate planning, along with business transactional work and probate.Primary Job Responsibilities:&middot; Draft various estate planning instruments, including, but not limited to last wills and testaments, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts for life insurance, spousal lifetime access trusts, gifting trusts, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives&middot; Develop elements of estate plans for executives and entrepreneurs that integrate business planning into estate plans&middot; Counsel clients on various aspects of estate planning and business planning, including organizations, family limited partnerships and limited liability companies&middot; Perform income, estate and gift tax planning, asset protection planning and disability planning activities for clients&middot; Draft and negotiate prenuptial agreements and co-tenancy agreementsQualifications:&middot; Juris Doctorate with a minimum of three years of relevant experience related to the firm&rsquo;s practice areas, particularly with estate planning with a willingness to learn business transactions and probate&middot; Admitted to the Georgia Bar and in good standing&middot; Experience with billable hour targets or production-based goals within a private practice environment&middot; Knowledge of taxation for individuals, trusts and small businesses and liability protection strategies&middot; Foundational understanding of income tax, partnership tax and estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax concepts as they relate to the firm&rsquo;s practice areas&middot; Excellent writing and drafting skills&middot; Strong negotiation skills&middot; Professional and personable speaking ability&middot; Attention to detail and organization&middot; Persistence and thoroughness in completing work tasks&middot; Ability to identify and manage complex problems&middot; Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsPlease submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample for consideration. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.Job Type: Full-timePay: $74,573.47 - $100,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Hampton & Hampton

Company DescriptionHampton &amp; Hampton LLP is a law firm specializing in personal injury, estate planning and probate, serving clients in the Atlanta, Alpharetta, and the Chicagoland areas. Known for our values of integrity, honesty, and attention to detail, we strive to set new standards in the industry. Our dedicated team of experienced professionals focuses on providing tailored legal solutions in the areas that matter most to our clients. With recent expansion to serve the Greater Atlanta area, we remain committed to delivering exceptional service.Position OverviewThis is a part-time, flexible Of Counsel position ideal for an experienced Georgia probate attorney who can confidently handle court appearances, hearings, probate filings, and client communications with minimal supervision.The Part-Time Probate Litigation Attorney will handle contested and uncontested probate matters, appear at hearings in Metro Atlanta and surrounding area probate courts, and take the lead on litigation-related strategy. You will work closely with the managing partner and paralegal team, stepping in for court, motion hearings, mediation, and status conferences as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and file initial probate petitions and supporting documents, including:o Petitions to probate in solemn form or common formo Petitions for temporary or permanent administrationo Petitions to open an estate when no will existso Required notices, consents, waivers, and related filingsAttend court hearings to open probate estates and conduct routine probate calls, including status checks, initial hearings, motions, and calendar calls.Handle probate litigation and contested estate matters, including:o Will contests and caveatso Objections to appointment of PR/administratoro Petitions to remove fiduciarieso Accounting disputeso Year&rsquo;s support objections and hearingso Emergency/expedited petitionsConduct court appearances in Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Forsyth, and surrounding Georgia countiesAttend probate litigation calls, including status checks, motion calendars, and hearingsDraft litigation-related pleadings, including:o Caveatso Motionso Objectionso Petitionso Briefs and supporting affidavitsDevelop litigation strategy in coordination with the managing partnerCommunicate with heirs, beneficiaries, opposing counsel, probate court clerks, and personal representativesHandle discovery when applicable (interrogatories, subpoenas for bank records, depositions coordination)Participate in mediation or settlement negotiationsManage court deadlines and ensure compliance with probate procedural rulesReview and interpret estate documents, financial statements, and fiduciary filingsMaintain accurate time entries and contribute to organized case managementQualifications<ul><li>Active Georgia law license (required)</li><li>5+ years of experience in probate litigation or contested estate matters</li><li>Strong courtroom presence; comfortable arguing motions and navigating probate judges&rsquo; preferences</li><li>Experience with contested appointments, caveats, and fiduciary-removal proceedings</li><li>Familiarity with Odyssey eFileGA, PeachCourt, and county-specific filing rules</li><li>Strong legal writing and strategy development skills</li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Additional Experience:</li><li>Guardianship/conservatorship litigation</li><li>Trust disputes</li><li>Real estate aspects of probate (heirs property, partition actions, affidavits of heirship)</li></ul>Job Type: Part-timePay: $125.00 - $300.00 per hourExpected hours: 5 &ndash; 10 per weekApplication Question(s):<ul><li>How many probate petitions (solemn form, common form, temporary administration, permanent administration) have you personally prepared and filed in Georgia probate courts within the last 3 years? Please list the counties where you have filed.</li><li>Do you have experience attending hearings to open probate estates or handling initial probate calendar calls (status checks, motions, caveats)? If yes, please describe the types of hearings and the counties involved.</li><li>Are you comfortable appearing in person in Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, and Forsyth counties on short notice for probate calls and hearings? Please indicate any counties where you are unable to appear.</li><li>Describe your experience with contested probate matters (e.g., will contests, caveats, objections to PR appointment, fiduciary removal petitions). What specific pleadings have you drafted in these cases?</li><li>What is your experience with probate-related discovery (e.g., interrogatories, subpoenas for bank records, deposition coordination) and how familiar are you with Georgia&rsquo;s probate procedural rules and deadlines?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Probate Litigation: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Atlanta, GA (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Part-Time Of Counsel Attorney – Probate & Estate Administration

Hampton &amp; Hampton LLP &ndash; Alpharetta, GeorgiaHampton &amp; Hampton LLP is growing, and we&rsquo;re looking for a detail-driven, client-focused Part-Time Estate Planning &amp; Probate Paralegal to join our Alpharetta office. This is a great fit for someone who loves organized workflows, thrives in a small-firm environment, and genuinely enjoys helping families navigate estate planning and probate with clarity and compassion.What You&rsquo;ll DoYou&rsquo;ll play a key role in supporting our estate planning and probate practice, including:<ul><li>Drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and related client documents</li><li>Preparing Georgia probate filings (Cobb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth, etc.) through Odyssey</li><li>Managing client intake, follow-up, and communications with heirs, personal representatives, and third parties</li><li>Preparing asset inventories, spreadsheets, and probate timelines</li><li>Assisting with recording deeds (PT-61, MyDec, transfer-on-death, etc.)</li><li>Organizing and maintaining client files (digital + physical)</li><li>Coordinating with attorneys on ongoing Georgia and Illinois estate matters</li></ul>Ideal Qualifications<ul><li>5+ years of experience as an estate planning and/or probate paralegal (Georgia experience strongly preferred)</li><li>Comfortable drafting estate planning documents from templates</li><li>Knowledge of Georgia probate forms (GPCSF), court portals, and filing procedures</li><li>Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail</li><li>Professional, calm communication style with clients who may be grieving or overwhelmed</li><li>Ability to work independently and meet deadlines</li><li>Experience with Decision Vault, or similar estate planning practice-management software (a plus)</li></ul>Hours &amp; Work Environment<ul><li>Part-time: 10&ndash;20 hours/week</li><li>Remote</li><li>Flexible scheduling</li><li>Competitive hourly pay based on experience</li></ul>Job Type: Part-timePay: $24.64 - $45.00 per hourExpected hours: 10 &ndash; 20 per weekApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What experience do you have drafting core estate planning documents (wills, trusts, POAs, advance directives) from templates?</li><li>Describe your experience preparing and filing probate documents through Odyssey (e.g., GPCSF forms, petitions, notices, inventories).</li><li>Do you have experience recording deeds in Georgia (e.g., PT-61, MyDec, transfer-on-death deeds, warranty/quitclaim deeds)?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Georgia Estate Planning: 5 years (Required)</li><li>Georgia Probate: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Atlanta, GA (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Part-Time Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal (Alpharetta, GA)

Zirtual

<div>Zirtual is a work-life balanced company that offers law firms practice area specific, experienced virtual paralegals. Our US-based paralegals strive to meet and exceed attorney-client needs and expectations. Zirtual offers paralegals in every practice area and state, both transactional and litigation.
Our paralegals are vital members of Zirtual. The paralegal is the main point of contact with their assigned client(s) and will work independently with the law firms. The paralegal will receive support from their assigned Account Supervisor, who will assist the paralegal &amp; law firm relationship with plan modifications, questions, feedback on quality, delegation and collaboration best practices, and more.
The paralegal will provide a high-level professional service by working on tasks and projects as assigned by the client, and ensuring they are executed on time and to the highest level of quality. The paralegal is responsible for being the main point of contact for their assigned client(s), and being familiar with each clients&rsquo; needs and preferences.
The paralegal must have consistent and proactive communication with clients and the Account Supervisors. Paralegals are expected to be available for clients during business hours as agreed upon with each client, but around-the-clock availability is not expected. Paralegals ensure time is entered on a daily basis using a provided tool, respond to all communication within a mutually established response time expectation tailored to each client&rsquo;s needs, maintain detailed and up-to-date client profiles, and follow Zirtual's best practices for success.
Position Summary
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Part-time, 20 hours per month
</li><li>The Trust Funding Paralegal supports the estate planning team by managing all aspects of trust funding from start to finish. This role gathers and organizes client asset information, prepares key funding documents, and works directly with financial institutions, title companies, and county recorders to ensure assets are properly transferred into trusts. The paralegal uses platforms such as Decision Vault or Legacy Vault and TruState to track asset data, monitor progress, and maintain accurate records. Strong attention to detail, clear client communication, and consistent follow-through are essential to success in this position.</li>
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Gather and organize client asset information.
</li><li>Prepare asset inventories and verify ownership details.
</li><li>Draft trust funding documents (deeds, assignments, transfer forms, beneficiary changes).
</li><li>Utilize Decision Vault or Legacy Vault, TruState, and other firm systems to manage asset data and track funding progress.
</li><li>Coordinate with financial institutions, title companies, and county recorders.
</li><li>Track all asset transfers and maintain accurate status reports.
</li><li>Review and confirm completed retitling and recorded documents.
</li><li>Communicate regularly with clients to collect needed information and provide updates.
</li><li>Maintain thorough documentation in the firm&rsquo;s case management system.</li>
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Minimum 2 years of experience in trust funding, estate planning, or a related paralegal role.
</li><li>Prior remote work experience with proven ability to manage tasks independently.
</li><li>Reliable home internet and a professional remote workspace.
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience usingDecision Vault or Legacy Vault, and TruState for asset tracking and trust funding workflows.
</li><li>High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and consistent follow-through.</li></ul></div>

1099 Trust Funding Paralegal

Homeland Talent Solutions

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 Job Summary
 
 
 
 Homeland has partnered with a multi-state creditors&rsquo; rights and collection law firm, located in Atlanta, GA, to find dedicated professionals to join their team. This firm is seeking qualified individuals with experience in creditors' rights and collections to support their growing practice.
 
 
 
 
 
 The role involves managing all aspects of the civil litigation process. Both part-time and full-time positions are available. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing excellent client service. This is a great opportunity to join a reputable firm with a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Conduct pre-legal review of documents to verify proof of client legal claims
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 Review pleadings to prepare for filing civil actions
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 Examine responsive pleadings submitted by opposing parties
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 Draft correspondence, motions, discovery requests, and other legal pleadings throughout civil proceedings
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 Travel frequently across the state to attend hearings, including default calendars, motions, and trials
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 Effectively manage multiple projects at once
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 Active law license in the State of Georgia; in good standing
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 A minimum of 2 years of litigation and trial experience, preferred
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 Strong written and verbal communication skills
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 Ability to review and analyze documents and evidence
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 Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
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 Basic computer literacy
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 Proficiency in MS Office Suite
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including a drug screening, background check, and prior employment verification, to be considered for hire.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 Our client offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Summary
 
 
 
 Apply today!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 EEO Notice
 
 
 
 Homeland LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Homeland LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Homeland LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
 
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