Associate Attorney (Real Estate)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate Group in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an attorney passionate about real estate law to engage in sophisticated and varied matters while building strong client relationships.

Duties

• Handle a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development.
• Manage assigned cases from start to finish, developing strategies for successful outcomes.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and provide informed advice.
• Draft, review, and finalize contracts, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients regarding case progress and next steps.
• Represent clients effectively in negotiations to achieve favorable resolutions.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and colleagues across practice areas.
• Uphold professional conduct standards and adhere to state bar requirements.
• Assist in financial management, including setting retainers and managing payment schedules.
• Stay current with legal developments and complete required Continuing Legal Education (CLE).

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
• Minimum of 2 years of transactional real estate experience in a law firm.
• Experience with litigation and/or planned community law is a strong plus.
• Ability to handle real estate transactions with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to client service excellence.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility to waive in).

Skills

• Transactional real estate experience.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills.
• Effective verbal communication.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Collaborative and client-focused approach.

Benefits

• Engaging work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Challenging and rewarding career paths.
• Competitive compensation.

This law firm has history tracing back over one hundred years in Pennsylvania. While the firm started with specialities in real estate, estates and trusts, and financial services, they have grown to serve clients in a wide array of practices such as litigation, patent, family law, and construction law.