Real Estate Associate Attorney

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a skilled real estate attorney to manage end-to-end residential and commercial transactions in the New York metropolitan area. You will draft and negotiate purchase agreements, riders, and related documents, and examine title reports for defects.

Represent buyers, sellers, and lenders at closings; coordinate with title underwriters, authorities, and brokers; and prepare closing figures and transfer documents.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of intensive transaction processing will be considered.
• Active, good-standing New York State Bar admission.
• 3–5+ years of dedicated transactional real estate law experience in a law firm setting.
• Ability to independently manage high-volume transaction files without hand-holding.
• Excellent client-facing skills and professional polish.
• Willingness to travel between office locations and closings.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

High-volume deals

Client-facing skills

Real estate law

Contract drafting

Title examination

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Practice management software

Document automation

Title search tools

Job description

• 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