Real Estate Associate - Junior to Midlevel

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a transactional real estate associate attorney for their Seattle, Bellevue, or Portland office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and leasing.

Duties

• Handle commercial real estate transactions such as acquisitions, sales, and leasing.
• Conduct real estate due diligence, including title and survey reviews.
• Collaborate with paralegals and team members across multiple offices.
• Manage closing responsibilities for real estate deals.
• Assist client teams in complex transactions.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years' experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience or strong interest in lender-side real estate financing preferred.
• Prior law firm experience required.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities for more than one supervising attorney.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant state.

Skills

• Strong title and survey due diligence skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Vacation and sick time, including 10 paid holidays per year.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident, life, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs.

This Amlaw firm stands out among its peers as having a commitment to innovation, work-life balance, and friendly firm culture. The firm aims to be agile in the changing legal landscape, and rewards the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of its lawyers. The firm is also serious about its commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and provides ample opportunity for its associates to gain meaningful experience early on in their careers.