Transactional Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Transactional Real Estate Attorney in Venice, FL. This role offers a dynamic opportunity for a professional with strong communication, networking, and marketing skills. The ideal candidate will excel in building rapport, managing client expectations, and adapting to changing circumstances. High attention to detail and expertise in title review and resolution are essential. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in Florida.

Duties

• Conduct title review and resolution for real estate transactions.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on real estate matters.
• Draft and review purchase agreements, leases, deeds, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in real estate closings.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Communicate with clients, real estate agents, lenders, and other parties involved in transactions.
• Handle negotiations and resolve issues that may arise during transactions.
• Perform legal research and analysis related to real estate law.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and responsiveness.
• Strong customer and client service orientation.
• High attention to detail.
• Expertise with title review and resolution.
• Minimum of 3 years of strong experience in real estate law and industry knowledge.
• Licensed to practice law in Florida.
• Licensed Notary Public.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Florida.

Skills

• Title review and resolution expertise.
• Legal drafting and document review.
• Real estate transaction representation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of residential real estate laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in real estate closing procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Continuing legal education expenses covered.
• Annual all expenses paid firm trip.

This is a full-service transactional and litigation law firm with a primary focus on real estate. Its practice areas include commercial real estate, residential real estate, business transactions, commercial litigation, lender representation, land use, zoning, and development, and estate planning. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, it also has offices in Venice, Lakewood Ranch, and Tampa, Florida and it serves clients throughout the state.