Real Estate/Business Associate Attorney

A law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Real Estate/Business Associate Attorney. The attorney will be responsible for conducting legal research, independently drafting transactional documents, attending client appointments, understanding client expectations and departmental goals, participating in special projects, and adhering to all standards of excellence in file management.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research independently
• Draft transactional documents
• Attend client appointments independently
• Understand client expectations and departmental goals
• Participate in special projects and committees
• Complete all required administrative tasks
• Make effective use of technology and automation
• Adhere to all standards of excellence in file management
• Travel as required to meet business needs
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and company policies

Requirements:

• Current license to practice law, in good standing with the Alabama Bar
• Prior transactional experience in estate, business law, commercial transactions, and/or community association matters
• Ability to record case time and expenses contemporaneously
• Punctuality and adherence to agreed-upon office hours
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines efficiently
• Strong research skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and file management software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Professional demeanor and presentation, in person and virtually
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• High ethical standards with a commitment to client confidentiality

Education & Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• 3+ years of experience in real estate, business law, commercial transactions, and/or community associations

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Great benefits
• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of matters

This law firm provides a wide variety of litigation and business services to clients. Some of its major practice areas include admiralty and maritime law, bankruptcy and creditors' rights, employment litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith, intellectual property litigation, product liability, professional liability, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice defense. The firm has offices in multiple locations in Alabama and Florida including Mobile and Panama City.