Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview:
A highly regarded law firm in Venice, Florida, is seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join its dynamic team. The firm provides a collaborative and professional work environment where job satisfaction, career growth, and attention to detail are highly valued. This position is ideal for an attorney with expertise in real estate law, exceptional communication skills, and a strong customer service orientation. The successful candidate will handle complex real estate transactions, focusing on title review, legal counsel, and client representation.

Location:
Venice, Florida

Duties:

• Conduct title review and resolution for real estate transactions.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on real estate matters.
• Draft and review purchase agreements, leases, deeds, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in real estate closings.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Communicate with clients, real estate agents, lenders, and other parties involved in transactions.
• Handle negotiations and resolve issues that may arise during transactions.
• Perform legal research and analysis related to real estate law.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of experience in real estate law and industry knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and responsiveness to clients and team members.
• Excellent customer and client service orientation.
• High attention to detail, particularly in title review and resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple parties and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Proficiency with technology and legal software.
• Licensed to practice law in Florida.
• Licensed Notary Public.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Florida.

Skills:

• Expertise in title review and resolution.
• Strong legal drafting and document review abilities.
• Ability to represent clients in real estate transactions and closings.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of residential real estate laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in real estate closing procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience, with bonus opportunities.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Continuing legal education expenses covered.
• Annual all-expenses-paid firm trip.

This is a full-service transactional and litigation law firm with a primary focus on real estate. Its practice areas include commercial real estate, residential real estate, business transactions, commercial litigation, lender representation, land use, zoning, and development, and estate planning. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, it also has offices in Venice, Lakewood Ranch, and Tampa, Florida and it serves clients throughout the state.