Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established, award-winning law firm is seeking a Real Estate Attorney with strong experience in residential transactions to join its growing legal team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and highly professional attorney with exceptional communication and client-service skills. The successful candidate will manage real estate closings, conduct title review, draft legal documents, and work closely with clients and third parties. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values both professional growth and work-life balance.

Location:

• Lakewood, FL

Duties:

• Conduct title review and resolve title issues for real estate transactions

• Provide legal counsel to clients regarding residential real estate matters

• Draft and review contracts, leases, purchase agreements, and deeds

• Represent clients during real estate closings

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Florida real estate laws and regulations

• Communicate with real estate agents, lenders, clients, and title companies

• Negotiate terms and resolve transactional issues as they arise

• Perform legal research and provide insights into relevant legal developments

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience practicing real estate law

• Strong title review and resolution background

• Ability to work with multiple parties and manage expectations

• Exceptional professionalism and responsiveness in client interactions

• Licensed as a notary public (required)

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the state of Florida (required)

• Notary Public certification (required)

Skills:

• Expertise in title review and real estate transaction processes

• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing real estate-related legal documents

• Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking communication skills

• Strong negotiation skills with attention to detail

• Familiarity with Florida residential real estate law and procedures

• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Technologically proficient and adaptable

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience, with performance-based bonus opportunities

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage

• Retirement plan options

• Paid time off and recognized holidays

• Covered continuing legal education (CLE) expenses

• All-expenses-paid annual firm trip

Handling residential and commercial real estate transactions, this firm takes a progressive approach to every matter. Concentrating on providing high-quality service, the clients have access to each of the team members throughout the process. The attorneys are uniquely diverse in terms of legal background and expertise.