AUSTIN BLACKWELL
Columbia,SC
Summary
Driven individual with a strong understanding of legal principles and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Proficient in legal research and drafting, with a thorough understanding of case law and legal procedures. Committed to delivering impactful legal solutions and contributing to team success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Attorney
James E. Albertelli, P.A.
01.2024 - Current
- Drafts and reviews legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws primarily for real estate transactions, foreclosures, collections, and evictions.
- Manages a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Provides legal advice to financial institutions and businesses regarding various legal matters, including foreclosure, collections, and evictions.
- Presents persuasive arguments in court hearings, effectively advocating for client interests in uncontested and contested matters.
- Assists senior attorneys with complex cases, contributing to the successful resolution of challenging disputes.
Real Estate Closing Attorney
Shipley Law Firm, PC
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed a high-volume caseload of 40+ monthly real estate transactions
- Drafted and negotiated contracts, deeds, notes, mortgages, assignments, easement agreements, leases, and other legal documents for real estate transactions
- Conducted and oversaw residential and commercial real estate closings, including purchases, sales, refinances, and lines of credit
- Handled complex legal issues and disputes by coordinating with surveyors, underwriting counsel, opposing counsel, lenders, agents, buyers, and sellers
- Performed title abstracts in order to meet closing deadlines
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Shipley Law Firm, PC
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Prepared title binders, legal documents, and financial documents to facilitate residential and commercial real estate transactions
- Mediated correspondence to clients and business partners in order to complete residential and commercial real estate transactions
- Examined title in residential and commercial real estate transactions
- Administered financial support, including monthly balancing of accounts payable and disbursing funds in residential and commercial real estate transactions
Education
Juris Doctorate -
University of South Carolina School of Law
Columbia, SC01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC01.2015
Skills
- SoftPro
- Perfect Practice
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat DC
- Westlaw
- Lexis Nexis
Bar Admissions
South Carolina
North Carolina
Certification
Admitted to Practice in United States District Court for District of South Carolina
Timeline
Associate Attorney
James E. Albertelli, P.A.
01.2024 - Current
Real Estate Closing Attorney
Shipley Law Firm, PC
01.2021 - 01.2024
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Shipley Law Firm, PC
01.2015 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of South Carolina
Juris Doctorate -
University of South Carolina School of Law
Similar Profiles
Ana PjetriAna Pjetri
Billing Specialist at ALBERTELLI LAWBilling Specialist at ALBERTELLI LAW
Munnigh MerlingMunnigh Merling
Escrow Processor at Albertelli LawEscrow Processor at Albertelli Law
Candace LakeCandace Lake
Legal Assistant at Offit Kurman, P.A. (formerly Horack Talley, P.A.)Legal Assistant at Offit Kurman, P.A. (formerly Horack Talley, P.A.)