Careers

Land Use/Zoning Associate Attorney

Miles Hansford, LLC is a growing, full-service law firm with offices in Forsyth and North Fulton Counties, that is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Land Use/Zoning Division at the firm’s office in Cumming.

We are looking to add an associate attorney to our land use/zoning team who can work in a fast-paced environment, is organized, detail-oriented and able to think on their feet. Though recent law school graduates will be considered, the ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in local government law, zoning/land use, real estate law, including real estate development, and other real estate related matters. Lobbying experience is highly favorable. Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, very strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills required. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review zoning and development laws, ordinances, surveys, site plans, and environmental reports
• Research real estate deeds/records and plats 
• Conduct research on current caselaw
• Prepare land use applications
• Represent clients before local governments
• Direct client-contact regarding consultations, updates and strategy meetings
• Drafting deeds, easements, and title instruments
• Property Tax Appeals
• Business and Real Estate Transactions

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree and J.D. from accredited universities
• Current or pending admission to the State Bar of Georgia
• Self-starter who acts with a sense of urgency 
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and writing skills 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to attend evening hearings 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) 

 This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Miles Hansford, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping or disability.

General Civil Litigation Associate 

Miles Hansford, LLC is a growing, full-service law firm with offices in Forsyth and North Fulton counties, that is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate to join the firm at its main office in Cumming.

We are looking to add an associate attorney to our talented litigation team who can work in a fast-paced environment, is organized, detail-oriented and able to think on their feet. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of litigation experience but the firm will consider recent graduates. The position will handle cases involving family law, commercial matters, and probate matters.  Substantive knowledge of these areas is not a pre-requisite for the position.  Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, very strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook required. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a lawyer who wishes to establish themselves over the long term and grow as a professional.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on current caselaw
• Draft pleadings, motions and briefs
• Propound and respond to discovery requests
• Courtroom appearances – local and appellate
• Direct client contact with consultations, updates and strategy meetings

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate degree in law from accredited universities
• Current admission to the State Bar of Georgia
• 2-3 years’ experience in civil litigation is ideal but will consider recent graduates
• Self-starter 
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and writing skills 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position.  It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Salary range depends on level of experience. Miles Hansford, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping or disability.