Real Estate Attorney

Job Description

Job Title: Real Estate Attorney
Job Type: Full-Time (On-site)
Location: Downtown West Palm Beach, FL
 
About Us:
Our client fosters a team dedicated to high-quality real estate and business law transactional cases. They offer a modern, fast-paced work culture where self-starters thrive. 
 
Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a high-functioning Real Estate Attorney to join their team. You will work alongside the founding principal and a seasoned litigator who will provide comprehensive litigation support, allowing you to focus heavily on transactional work rather than litigation.
 
Compensation and Benefits:
 

• $110,000 – $150,000 per year 
• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for equity

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute high-level real estate transactions, representing both buyers and sellers.
• Draft, review, and manage complex real estate contracts, closing documents, title commitments, notes, mortgages, and surveys.
• Oversee business leverage transactions, entity formations (Florida entities), and basic corporate filings.
• Review estoppels, rules, and declarations with a solid understanding of HOA and COA guidelines.
• Oversee files and coordinate with support staff for lien mitigation, evictions, and file preparation.
• Collaborate directly with the principal attorney and leverage support from a seasoned litigator for any contentious matters.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience specializing in real estate law and business transactions (non-litigation focus).
• Juris Doctor (JD) with active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Strong command of real property purchase and sale, lending, and business transactions.
• In-depth knowledge of notes, mortgages, satisfactions, and judgments.
• Familiarity with Clio legal case management software is a significant plus.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership qualities with a strong desire for growth and equity partnership.