Real Estate Attorney

Real Estate Attorney

$90,000 - $130,000

Elmira, NY

Well Respected Firm

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A bit about us:

Established in 1901, we provide peace of mind and quality service to our clients and employees. Our attorneys grow long-term careers with us and maintain a wonderful quality of life. If you have at least 3 years of residential real estate experience or are running your own residential real estate practice and would like to join one, then please apply or email View email address on click.appcast.io

Why join us?

If you want to join a collaborative team and build a long term career, please read on:

• Medical, Dental, and vision
• 401k and Profit Sharing
• Can work out Origination Fees
• Discretionary Bonus
• Short term disability
• Long term Disability
• Bar dues, membership fees, and CLE expenses

Job Details

Build your career where legal expertise meets high-impact real estate transactions. We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney for a permanent opportunity in the legal industry. This role offers the chance to guide clients through complex property matters, solve challenging legal issues, and help move transactions from initial review to successful closing. The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of relevant experience, sound judgment, and strong knowledge of real estate law. Experience reviewing titles, surveys, and deeds—or equivalent experience—is essential. You will collaborate with clients, attorneys, lenders, and other transaction participants while managing a varied portfolio of real estate matters. Responsibilities include:

• Review and analyze title commitments, title reports, surveys, deeds, and related property documents to identify legal risks and resolve discrepancies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, deeds, easements, closing documents, and other real estate instruments.
• Advise clients on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and other property-related transactions.
• Manage due diligence, including identifying title defects, survey issues, encumbrances, and restrictions that may affect a transaction.
• Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, lenders, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and support timely closings.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical guidance on applicable real estate laws and regulations.
• Oversee multiple matters simultaneously, maintain accurate documentation, and meet transaction deadlines.
• Develop strong client relationships through responsive communication, strategic advice, and a commitment to excellent service.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction and good standing with the relevant bar.
• At least 3 years of experience practicing real estate law.
• Demonstrated experience with titles, surveys, deeds, and real estate law knowledge, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong ability to identify and resolve title, ownership, boundary, easement, and other property-related issues.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating real estate contracts and transaction documents.
• Excellent analytical, research, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• A client-focused approach, collaborative mindset, and commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.

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