Entry-Level Real Estate Finance Associate

Alston & Bird LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Alston & Bird LLP in New York seeks a highly motivated 3L law student to join the Real Estate Practice Group as an entry-level Real Estate Associate in fall 2026. The team counsels clients on real estate financing, lender representation, loan document drafting, and title and survey due diligence, with demonstrated interest in real estate finance a plus.

Excellent academic credentials and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with real estate finance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Real estate financing, lender representation, loan document drafting, and title and survey due diligence.

Skills

Strong verbal and written

Interpersonal skills

Real estate finance knowledge

Education

3L law student

Job description

Overview

• The Real Estate Practice Group advises clients on complex real estate matters, including real estate financing, lender representation, loan document drafting, and title and survey due diligence.
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with real estate finance is a plus.

Posting details

The New York office of Alston & Bird is seeking a highly motivated 3L law student to join the firm as an entry-level Real Estate Associate in the fall of 2026. The Real Estate Practice Group counsels clients on complex real estate matters, including real estate financing, lender representation, loan document drafting and title and survey due diligence. Demonstrated interest in or experience with real estate finance a plus. Excellent academic credentials and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required.

The salary for this position is $225,000 and represents the Firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at this time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and locations. This range is specific to our New York City office and may not be applicable to other locations.