Attorney - Residential Real Estate

Orion Placement; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Summerville, SC is seeking a licensed attorney with at least 4 years of residential real estate experience to manage closings, title work, and client relationships. You will conduct closings, review documents, draft deeds and affidavits, and advise buyers and lenders.

The role offers ownership of a thriving office, a collaborative team, and opportunities for bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active South Carolina Bar license in good standing.
• 4+ years of residential real estate law experience.
• Experience conducting residential real estate closings independently.
• Strong title examination and title curative experience preferred.
• Current South Carolina Notary Public commission.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client relationship skills.
• Established relationships within the South Carolina real estate community preferred.
• North Carolina Bar license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct residential real estate closings in compliance with South Carolina law and firm policies.
• Review settlement statements, closing packages, and transaction documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Explain legal documents and closing procedures to buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals.
• Examine title reports, title commitments, deeds, surveys, and public records.
• Resolve title defects through curative work and prepare title opinions.
• Draft and review deeds, affidavits, easements, powers of attorney, corrective instruments, and related legal documents.
• Advise buyers, sellers, lenders, builders, investors, and referral partners on residential real estate matters.
• Build and maintain relationships with Realtors®, lenders, builders, and other referral sources.
• Participate in networking, marketing, and business development activities.
• Supervise the office receptionist and help support daily office operations.
• Deliver exceptional client service while maintaining a high-volume practice.

Skills

Residential real estate law

Closings independently

Title examination

Notary

SC Bar

Client relationship management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active SC Bar license

Notary Public (SC)

4+ years residential real estate experience

NC Bar license a plus

Job description

Pay

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing, entrepreneurial residential real estate law firm with an outstanding reputation for client service.
• Take ownership of a thriving office while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.
• Build strong relationships with Realtors®, lenders, builders, and other industry professionals.
• Handle sophisticated residential real estate transactions from contract through closing.
• Eligible for annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.
• Enjoy long-term career growth with a firm that values leadership, initiative, and professional development.

Location

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Summerville, South Carolina, offering the chance to become an integral part of a growing office and local real estate community.

Note

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina and have at least 4 years of residential real estate law experience. Candidates should be comfortable independently managing closings, title matters, and client relationships.

About Us

We are a fast-growing residential real estate law practice committed to delivering exceptional title and closing services while building lasting relationships with clients and referral partners. Our collaborative team values accountability, professionalism, innovation, and outstanding client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Conduct residential real estate closings in compliance with South Carolina law and firm policies.
• Review settlement statements, closing packages, and transaction documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Explain legal documents and closing procedures to buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals.
• Examine title reports, title commitments, deeds, surveys, and public records.
• Resolve title defects through curative work and prepare title opinions.
• Draft and review deeds, affidavits, easements, powers of attorney, corrective instruments, and related legal documents.
• Advise buyers, sellers, lenders, builders, investors, and referral partners on residential real estate matters.
• Build and maintain relationships with Realtors®, lenders, builders, and other referral sources.
• Participate in networking, marketing, and business development activities.
• Supervise the office receptionist and help support daily office operations.
• Deliver exceptional client service while maintaining a high-volume practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active South Carolina Bar license in good standing.
• 4+ years of residential real estate law experience.
• Experience conducting residential real estate closings independently.
• Strong title examination and title curative experience preferred.
• Current South Carolina Notary Public commission.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client relationship skills.
• Established relationships within the South Carolina real estate community preferred.
• North Carolina Bar license is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll become part of a collaborative, family-oriented firm that empowers attorneys to lead, build relationships, and make a meaningful impact. We invest in our people through mentorship, professional development, excellent benefits, bonus opportunities, and a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and exceptional client service.

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Benefits:

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance