Associate Attorney — Real Estate & Practice Growth

Orionplacement; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Columbia, SC is seeking an attorney to supervise residential real estate closings, provide guidance through transactions, and grow a complementary practice area. The role emphasizes client service, collaboration with lenders and agents, and opportunities for business development.

The candidate will handle closings start to finish, review closing documents, and maintain relationships with clients and referral sources.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active and valid South Carolina Bar license.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, priorities, and deadlines.
• Residential real estate closing experience preferred but not required.
• Title review and title curative experience preferred.
• Experience working with lenders, real estate agents, and brokers is a plus.
• Estate planning, estate administration, probate, or business formation experience is a plus.
• Attorneys from law firms, in-house environments, or solo practices may be considered if they are collaborative and communicative.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residential real estate purchases, sales, and refinance closings from start to finish.
• Review and assist with deeds, powers of attorney, corporate resolutions, affidavits, and other closing documents.
• Analyze title issues, contract questions, and other transaction-related matters and help drive them toward resolution.
• Provide practical legal guidance to clients throughout real estate transactions and closing procedures.
• Communicate with buyers, sellers, lenders, real estate agents, brokers, and internal support staff.
• Develop strong relationships with lenders, agents, brokers, clients, and referral sources.
• Participate in networking, marketing, and business development initiatives.
• Travel occasionally for closings, client meetings, and firm events, with mileage reimbursement provided.
• Build an additional complementary practice area such as estate planning, probate administration, business formation, or another related area of law.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client-service skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Confidential Employer in Columbia, SC is seeking an attorney to supervise residential real estate closings, provide guidance through transactions, and grow a complementary practice area. The role emphasizes client service, collaboration with lenders and agents, and opportunities for business development.

The candidate will handle closings start to finish, review closing documents, and maintain relationships with clients and referral sources.