Associate Attorney

About the Company

Neill Law Firm is a client-focused practice that supports individuals, families, and business owners through key life events, from real estate closings and business transactions to comprehensive estate planning. The firm is known for clear guidance, attention to detail, and responsive service at every stage of a matter. With a primary focus on real estate and estate planning, the team works closely with clients buying or selling homes, closing commercial transactions, forming and operating businesses, and planning for the future through wills and trusts. Strong communication is central to the firm’s approach, with timely updates, straightforward explanations, and the use of modern technology to manage transactions efficiently. Long-standing relationships, referrals, and repeat business reflect the firm’s commitment to dependable service and sound legal advice.

About the Role

The Associate Attorney will work full-time on-site in Surfside Beach, SC, supporting the firm’s real estate, business, and estate planning practice. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and reviewing transactional documents, preparing and conducting real estate closings, assisting with entity formation and business agreements, and supporting estate planning matters such as wills, trusts, and related documents. The role involves providing clear legal advice to clients, communicating status updates, and coordinating closely with staff to ensure matters move forward efficiently and accurately. The Associate Attorney will conduct legal research, analyze risk, and help negotiate terms in transactions while maintaining high standards of professionalism, client service, and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing transactional documents
• Preparing and conducting real estate closings
• Assisting with entity formation and business agreements
• Supporting estate planning matters such as wills, trusts, and related documents
• Providing clear legal advice to clients
• Communicating status updates
• Coordinating closely with staff to ensure matters move forward efficiently and accurately
• Conducting legal research
• Analyzing risk
• Helping negotiate terms in transactions

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law with the ability to interpret and apply statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to real estate, business, and estate planning.
• Experience providing Legal Advice, including explaining options, risks, and next steps in a clear, client-centered manner.
• Proficient in legal Research to support transactional work, document preparation, and issue spotting across practice areas.
• Skilled in Negotiation, particularly in real estate and business transactions, to help clients achieve practical and favorable outcomes.
• Knowledge of Labor and Employment Law is beneficial for advising business clients on workforce-related matters.
• Active (or pending) license to practice law in South Carolina.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with careful attention to detail and document accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.
• Comfort with legal practice technology and closing software; proficiency with standard office and document management tools.
• Commitment to ethical practice, teamwork, and building long-term client relationships.

Required Skills

• Legal research and analysis
• Client communication
• Document preparation
• Negotiation
• Attention to detail