Supervising Attorney

SUPERVISING ATTORNEY (GRIFFIN)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Growing real estate law firm seeks a supervising attorney to lead and oversee our Griffin office. This individual will balance legal expertise with strong business acumen to ensure exceptional client service, profitability, and team cohesion. The role is first and foremost centered on real estate closings—the foundation and primary focus of our practice—requiring a confident, high-level practitioner who can manage and grow a busy closing operation with consistency and excellence.

In addition, this attorney will play a key strategic role in expanding the firm’s estate planning practice. While experience in wills, probate, and business formation is important, we are seeking an attorney who brings both a passion for and strong knowledge of estate planning—particularly from a tax-informed perspective—and is motivated to lead and grow this area of the firm into a meaningful line of business.

They will lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the office, including business performance, operational oversight, human resources, and marketing, while also serving as a practicing attorney.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine legal expertise with strategic business leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial attorney with a passion for both practicing law and driving organizational success.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Legal Practice Management

· Provide legal representation and counsel, specializing in real estate:

o Conducting real estate closings

o Draft purchase agreements and related documentation

o Conduct and review title exams

o Assist with the end-to-end closing experience as needed

· Lead and drive the growth of the firm’s estate planning practice, including:

o Developing and implementing a clear strategy to expand estate planning services within the existing client base and broader market

o Designing and refining estate planning offerings (e.g., wills, trusts, advanced planning strategies) with a tax-informed perspective

o Identifying opportunities to integrate estate planning into the real estate closing experience (e.g., proactive conversations with buyers/sellers)

o Creating scalable processes, workflows, and client experiences

o Educating team on how to identify and refer estate planning opportunities

o Serving as the firm’s subject matter resource for estate planning and related tax considerations

· Provide legal representation and counsel in probate matters and business formation.

· Ensure compliance with all legal, ethical, and regulatory standards

Team Leadership & Practice Oversight

· Lead and oversee the real estate closing team, ensuring a consistent, high-quality closing experience, strong file management, and operational efficiency across all transactions

· Lead and develop paralegals supporting estate planning, probate, and business formation, with a focus on building efficient workflows, maintaining high-quality output, and supporting the growth of these practice areas

· Quarterback day-to-day operations by leading weekly team meetings for alignment and accountability, while conducting quick huddles and individual check-ins to manage workflow, solve issues in real time, and keep the team moving forward

· Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and accountability across legal and support staff, aligning team performance with firm standards and client experience expectations

· Foster a collaborative, professional, dynamic and growth-oriented workplace culture

Business Operations & Financial Management

· Oversee day-to-day operations

· Manage business performance while ensuring profitability through budgeting, expense control, and revenue growth strategies

· In partnership with the Director of Operations, continue to develop and implement operational policies, procedures and systems to maximize efficiency and scalability

Marketing & Business Development

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to grow the client base (B2B and B2C) while enhancing brand visibility
• Network and build relationships with agents, lenders, investors, builders and real estate industry affiliates
• Supporting the development of marketing messaging and client education around estate planning services

Human Resources Management

• Lead all HR activities for staff, including:
• Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring
• Onboarding and training new employees
• Conducting performance evaluations and managing employee development
• Handling disciplinary actions, terminations, and conflict resolution

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Member of the Georgia Bar (required)
• Significant experience in real estate closings and other relevant practice areas
• Proven leadership experience in managing a practice or business
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and profitability

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SKILLS CRITICAL TO SUCCESS:

• Engaging: Aptitude for being engaging with clients, possessing excellent relationship building skills
• Legal Expertise: Strong knowledge and skills in real estate closings and complementary practice areas.
• Leadership & Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams across multiple locations.
• Operational Excellence: Highly organized with the ability to oversee complex workflows and ensure operational efficiency.
• Human Resources Expertise: Skilled in recruiting, training, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Marketing Savvy: Knowledge of marketing strategies and tools to drive growth.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, client relationship management, and negotiation skills.
• Tech Proficiency: Comfortable with real estate settlement software with a digital first focus on transaction management. Familiar with traditional case management software.

*Position requirements and success criteria are subject to change.

JOB TYPE: Full-time

WORK LOCATION: This is an in-person role primarily based at our Griffin office that requires flexibility to travel to other office locations based on business and staff needs. Some days will involve travel between multiple offices.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person