Real Estate Attorney

Orion Placement; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Aflac supplemental coverage

HRA for health plan deductible

Job summary

Orionplacement in Tonawanda, NY, seeks an attorney with real estate law experience to represent clients in residential and commercial transactions and help manage all phases from contract review to closing.

You will draft and negotiate real estate documents, review titles, and communicate with lenders, title professionals, and clients, while staying organized and meeting deadlines in a collaborative, client-focused team.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of directly relevant real estate law experience.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• New York Bar admission and good standing.
• Working knowledge of real estate transactions and related legal documents.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently manage priorities and deadlines.
• Must be able to work on-site in Tonawanda, NY.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and other real estate documents.
• Guide transactions from initial review through closing.
• Review title matters and help identify and resolve issues affecting transactions.
• Communicate directly with clients, lenders, title professionals, opposing counsel, and other transaction parties.
• Provide practical legal guidance on real estate matters and transaction requirements.
• Manage multiple active matters while maintaining accuracy and meeting critical deadlines.
• Help deliver responsive, client-focused service throughout every stage of a transaction.

Skills

Real estate law

Drafting

Client communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

JD from an accredited law school

New York Bar admission

Job description

Pay: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing real estate practice where you can take an active role in transactions and directly impact clients.
• Handle meaningful real estate matters while working closely with an experienced, collaborative legal team.
• Gain hands-on responsibility and continue building your real estate law expertise in a client-focused environment.
• Work in a smaller office where your contributions are visible, valued, and important to the success of the practice.
• Enjoy health and dental insurance, paid sick time, PTO, a 401(k) with a 4% match after one year, Aflac supplemental coverage, and an HRA that covers the health plan deductible.

Location

This is a fully on-site opportunity in Tonawanda, NY, ideal for an attorney who enjoys working closely with clients and colleagues in a collaborative office environment.

Note: Candidates must have at least 1 year of directly relevant real estate law experience and be qualified to practice law in New York.

About Us

We are a client-focused real estate law practice serving Western New York. Our team is committed to providing responsive, detail-oriented legal service while helping clients navigate real estate matters efficiently and confidently. We value personal attention, timely communication, and getting transactions across the finish line. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and other real estate documents.
• Guide transactions from initial review through closing.
• Review title matters and help identify and resolve issues affecting transactions.
• Communicate directly with clients, lenders, title professionals, opposing counsel, and other transaction parties.
• Provide practical legal guidance on real estate matters and transaction requirements.
• Manage multiple active matters while maintaining accuracy and meeting critical deadlines.
• Help deliver responsive, client-focused service throughout every stage of a transaction.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of directly relevant real estate law experience.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• New York Bar admission and good standing.
• Working knowledge of real estate transactions and related legal documents.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently manage priorities and deadlines.
• Must be able to work on-site in Tonawanda, NY.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing deeper expertise in real estate law. Our smaller team environment provides hands-on responsibility, direct client interaction, and the chance to see transactions through from beginning to end. We value attorneys who are responsive, detail-oriented, and committed to providing an excellent client experience.

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Benefits

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