Real Estate Associate Attorney

Assume complete, end-to-end responsibility for a high-volume pipeline of residential and commercial real estate transactions from initial retainer through post-closing Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale contracts, riders, amendments, and related deal documentation Examine title reports and identify encumbrances, liens, or title defects Work with title underwriters, municipal authorities, and counterparties to resolve title-clearance issues Prepare closing figures, closing statements, and transfer documents Represent buyers, sellers, and institutional lenders at real estate closings across the metropolitan area Serve as the primary contact for clients, real estate brokers, mortgage lenders, loan officers, and opposing counsel Coordinate on matters involving estate administration, family property transfers, or corporate entity structuring and governance related to real estate holdings Operate autonomously so firm leadership can focus on business development and client acquisition Requirements Juris Doctor (JD) degree Active, good-standing admission to the New York State Bar 3 to 5+ years of dedicated transactional real estate law experience in a law firm setting Candidates with 2+ years of intensive transaction processing will also be considered Proven ability to independently manage high-volume transaction files without hand-holding Outstanding client-facing skills and professional polish Ability to cultivate trusted relationships with referring brokers and lenders High proficiency with modern practice management platforms, document automation, and digital office tools Active driver’s license and personal vehicle access Willingness to travel between office locations and closings as necessary Prior exposure to estate planning, probate property sales, or corporate governance/closings is valued Existing referral network or modest portable book of business ($100,000–$200,000+) is strongly welcomed but not required Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in transactional real estate law, including drafting and negotiating contracts, managing high-volume transactions, and resolving title issues. Strong client-facing abilities and proficiency with modern practice management tools are essential for success in this role. Highest-signal resume keywords Juris Doctor (JD) Degree New York State Bar Admission Transactional Real Estate Law Experience High-Volume Transaction Management Client-Facing Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Drafting Purchase And Sale Contracts Negotiating Deal Documentation Examining Title Reports Preparing Closing Figures Resolving Title-Clearance Issues Estate Planning Probate Property Sales Corporate Governance Transaction Processing Document Automation Soft Skills Outstanding Client-Facing Skills Relationship Cultivation Professional Polish Certifications & Qualifications Active Driver’s License Industry Keywords Real Estate Transactions Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Closing Statements Title Underwriters Municipal Authorities Institutional Lenders Referral Network Tools & Technologies Modern Practice Management Platforms Digital Office Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr