Title Review Associate Attorney

Job Title:

Title Review Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A Buffalo-based law firm is seeking a seasoned legal professional with deep expertise in real estate transactions to join its team as a Title Review Associate Attorney. This position offers a dynamic environment for a legal practitioner skilled in identifying and resolving title-related issues, with a focus on providing strategic support for real estate matters, including title reports, curatives, and survey analysis.

Duties:

• Analyze and interpret title reports, commitments, and supporting documents

• Detect title defects, encumbrances, and exceptions; evaluate potential legal risks and suggest remedies

• Prepare formal title objection communications

• Engage with title insurers, underwriting professionals, and legal counterparts to resolve complex title matters

• Collaborate in the negotiation of title insurance terms and coverage

• Review and assess real estate surveys for transactional and legal implications

• Research laws, rulings, and legal articles related to title issues and communicate findings to internal stakeholders

• Maintain detailed and well-organized documentation of title-related reviews and status tracking

• Coordinate across practice areas to ensure comprehensive client service

Requirements:

• Active license to practice law in the State of New York

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited institution

• 5+ years of experience in real estate law, particularly with title review, curatives, and surveys

• Demonstrated academic excellence

• Proven ability to collaborate across legal disciplines

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data handling

• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications

• Competence in using legal or data tracking databases for documentation and project management

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities

Job Location:

• Buffalo, NY

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and long-term disability coverage

• Flexible spending account (FSA) options

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Pension plan

• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy

• Additional benefits supporting work-life balance and professional development

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.