Real Estate Associate Attorney: Closings & Title

Van Marter Law; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

NC Bar dues covered

CLE costs covered

Generous PTO

Hybrid work potential

401k with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

Van Marter Law in Asheville, NC is seeking an Associate Attorney to manage a caseload of residential and/or commercial real estate closings, review title work, and provide practical guidance to clients, lenders, and real estate agents. This is a small, team-oriented firm where you can deepen expertise in NC real estate law.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active NC Bar status, and 1–5+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the North Carolina State Bar.
• 1 to 5+ years of experience in real estate law, title work, or real estate closings.
• Working knowledge of NC title standards, recording procedures, and closing practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential and/or commercial real estate closings from contract to post-closing.
• Review title work, resolve title defects, and coordinate with the title company on commitments and final policies.
• Prepare and review closing documents, deeds, deeds of trust, settlement statements, and title opinions.
• Conduct or oversee closings, ensuring compliance with the NC Good Funds Settlement Act, RESPA/TRID, and lender requirements.
• Communicate directly with clients, lenders, real estate agents, and opposing counsel to keep transactions moving.
• Handle curative work needed to clear title, including corrective deeds and lien releases.
• Assist with related real estate matters as they arise, such as easements, boundary disputes, 1031 exchanges, and entity formation.
• Help ensure trust account compliance and accurate disbursement of closing funds.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Closing software

E-recording platforms

Job description

Van Marter Law in Asheville, NC is seeking an Associate Attorney to manage a caseload of residential and/or commercial real estate closings, review title work, and provide practical guidance to clients, lenders, and real estate agents. This is a small, team-oriented firm where you can deepen expertise in NC real estate law.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active NC Bar status, and 1–5+ years of related experience.