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Job Title: Real Estate Associate Attorney
Location: Stuart, FL (On-site position only)
Compensation: Base salary starting at $80K with monthly bonuses based on productivity, with potential earnings of $120K-$130K annually. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans with 75% of premiums covered by the employer, 120 hours of paid vacation, 40 hours of paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and employer-paid CLEs to maintain licensure.
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our clients' boutique law firm to assist their clients with real estate matters. This on-site role offers a unique opportunity to work with an experienced, collaborative team on a variety of complex residential and commercial real estate transactions, with a focus on both client service and team development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of technical expertise in real estate transactions and will embody our firms culture of integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contract Review and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements to protect clients legal rights, ensuring all terms are clear, enforceable, and aligned with state and federal regulations.
- Title Examination and Clearance: Conduct comprehensive title searches, identify encumbrances or liens, and resolve any issues to facilitate smooth property transfers.
- Escrow Management: Act as an escrow agent, handling deposits, deeds, and essential documents until all contractual obligations are met.
- Closing Coordination: Oversee all closing aspects, including preparing statements, ensuring accurate fund distribution, and confirming that documents are executed and recorded.
- Compliance: Maintain compliance with all legal requirements, including proper document filing and title insurance procurement.
Technical Competencies:
- Proficient in handling residential and commercial property transactions, including title clearance, survey reviews, and document recording.
- Skilled in managing Closers Choice real estate software for report generation and data analysis.
- Well-versed in local real estate networks in Palm Beach and Martin Counties, leveraging connections with attorneys and realtors to expedite transactions.
Critical Competencies for Success:
- Supervision and Development: Provide guidance to team members, fostering collaboration and preparing them for future roles.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Work closely with the Managing Partner and support staff to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
- Efficiency and Organization: Deliver substantial output with minimal waste, effectively managing time and resources to focus on priorities.
- Follow-through and Accountability: Demonstrate reliability in verbal and written agreements, ensuring all commitments are met.
- Analytical and Proactive Thinking: Use data-driven insights to solve problems, anticipate needs, and introduce innovative ideas to improve processes.
- Persistence and Attention to Detail: Maintain a high level of accuracy in all tasks, with a tenacious approach to resolving issues.
Culture Fit:
- Respectful and professional in all client and colleague interactions.
- Committed to honesty, integrity, and accountability in all dealings.
- Proud of their work quality and driven to support firm growth.
- Excellent communicator with strong conflict resolution skills.
Benefits:
- Base salary of $80K with additional monthly commission-based bonuses.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with 75% employer contribution for the employee.
- 120 hours (3 weeks) of paid vacation annually, plus 40 hours of sick leave as needed.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- CLEs covered by the employer to support continued licensure.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity for a driven attorney to thrive in a respected firm. If you are proactive, client-focused, and eager to contribute to a supportive team, please submit your resume for consideration.
