Real Estate Associate

Miller Johnson; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Johnson in the Detroit Metropolitan Area is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Real Estate Practice Group. The role is a full‑time legal position focused on commercial real‑estate transactions.

The candidate should hold a J.D. from an ABA‑accredited school, be admitted or eligible for the Michigan bar, and have at least two years of related experience, preferably in a law firm setting.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan or eligibility for admission.
• Minimum two years of experience practicing commercial real-estate law, preferably in a law firm setting.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, and financing matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, development agreements, and related documents.
• Conduct due diligence (title, survey, zoning, environmental, etc.) and provide practical recommendations.
• Manage multiple matters, priorities, and deadlines while collaborating with colleagues and clients.
• Participate in client development activities and firm initiatives.

Education

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

Admission to the State Bar of Michigan or eligibility for admission

Minimum two years of experience practicing commercial real-estate law

Job description

jobs Verified: 14 Oct 2026 Detroit Metropolitan Area, Michigan, USA

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Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited law school; admission to the State Bar of Michigan or eligibility for admission; at least two years of experience practicing commercial real estate law, preferably within a law firm

Full-time Legal Job

Contextual Overview

Miller Johnson is hiring a Real Estate Associate to join its Real Estate Practice Group in the Detroit Metropolitan Area. The role is a full‑time legal position focused on commercial real‑estate transactions.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan or eligibility for admission
• Minimum two years of experience practicing commercial real‑estate law, preferably in a law firm setting

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Represent clients in acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, and financing matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, development agreements, and related documents
• Conduct due diligence (title, survey, zoning, environmental, etc.) and provide practical recommendations
• Manage multiple matters, priorities, and deadlines while collaborating with colleagues and clients
• Participate in client development activities and firm initiatives