Real Estate Litigation

gpac; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Georgia Bar dues

CLE support

Job summary

gpac seeks a Real Estate Litigation Associate in Savannah, Georgia, with 2-5 years of experience, to join its litigation practice. The attorney will represent property owners, developers, and businesses in sophisticated real estate and development disputes, handling matters through discovery, motions, trial, and appeal.

Candidates should have strong legal research and written advocacy skills, experience with depositions, and Georgia Bar admission.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of litigation experience.
• Real estate, land use, or commercial litigation preferred.
• Strong legal research and written advocacy skills.
• Experience with motions, discovery, and depositions.
• Georgia Bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Represent property owners, developers, businesses, and other clients in real estate disputes.
• Handle litigation from initial case strategy through trial and appeal.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and appellate filings.
• Conduct discovery and take and defend depositions.
• Prepare matters for trial and participate in courtroom proceedings.
• Handle disputes involving real estate and development, land use, local government, contracts, and related commercial matters.
• Appear in Georgia Superior and State Courts, the Georgia State-wide Business Court, and U.S. District Courts.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy and developments.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client communication

Legal research

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Education

Georgia Bar Admission

Job description

Real Estate Litigation Associate

Location: Savannah, Georgia

Experience: 2-5 Years

Practice Area: Real Estate & Development Litigation

Position Overview

A respected Savannah law firm is seeking a Real Estate Litigation Associate with 2-5 years of experience to join its litigation practice. The attorney will represent clients in sophisticated real estate and development disputes and will have the opportunity to handle matters through discovery, motions practice, trial, and appeal.

Responsibilities

• Represent property owners, developers, businesses, and other clients in real estate disputes
• Handle litigation from initial case strategy through trial and appeal
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and appellate filings
• Conduct discovery and take and defend depositions
• Prepare matters for trial and participate in courtroom proceedings
• Handle disputes involving real estate and development, land use, local government, contracts, and related commercial matters
• Appear in Georgia Superior and State Courts, the Georgia State-wide Business Court, and U.S. District Courts
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy and developments

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of litigation experience
• Real estate, land use, construction, or commercial litigation experience preferred
• Strong legal research and written advocacy skills
• Experience with motions practice, discovery, and depositions
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
• Excellent client communication skills
• Desire to develop meaningful courtroom and trial experience
• Georgia Bar admission required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Incentive eligibility
• Health and retirement benefits
• Georgia Bar dues
• CLE support

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.