Real Estate Attorney

Sharpe Law Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharpe Law Group seeks a real estate lead to own and shape the firm's real estate practice. You will collaborate with estate planning and probate attorneys to ensure proper titling, transfer, and protection of real property as part of comprehensive estate plans.

Responsibilities include leading real estate funding, overseeing transfers to trusts and heirs, structuring LLCs, reviewing title policies, drafting purchase agreements, and advising on property tax exemptions.

Qualifications

• JD and active Texas bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of Texas real estate law experience (5+ preferred).
• Strong command of Texas deeds, conveyancing, recording, and title work.

Responsibilities

• Own the firm's real estate practice, working closely with estate planning and probate attorneys.
• Lead real estate funding for estate plans and administration — retitling property into trusts and entities.
• Handle real estate issues in probate and estate administration, including transfers to heirs and beneficiaries and sales of estate property.
• Lead mineral interest transfers and mineral operator communications for estate planning and administration.
• Form and structure LLCs and other entities used to hold and protect real estate.
• Review title policies and advise on title policy considerations.
• Draft and review purchase agreements, leases, and other transactional documents.
• Advise on property tax exemptions and asset protection considerations.
• Coordinate with title companies, lenders, CPAs, wealth advisors.
• Build repeatable checklists and processes for real estate work for consistent execution.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar License (active)

Tools

Clio

Job description

The Role

Our clients own real estate. A lot of it. Homes, rental portfolios, ranch land, mineral interests, and commercial property.

You'll be the firm's real estate lead. You'll make sure property gets titled, transferred, and protected the right way so the estate plans our attorneys build actually work when families need them to and are carried out appropriately.

This is a new seat. You'll help shape how real estate work flows through the firm, not just do the work.

What You'll Do

• Own the firm's real estate practice, working closely with our estate planning and probate attorneys
• Lead real estate funding for estate plans and estate and trust administration — retitling property into trusts and entities accurately and timely
• Handle real estate issues in probate and estate administration, including transfers to heirs and beneficiaries and sales of estate property
• Lead mineral interest transfers and mineral operator communications for all estate planning and estate and trust administration projects
• Form and structure LLCs and other entities used to hold and protect real estate
• Review title policies and advise on title policy considerations
• Draft and review purchase agreements, leases, and other transactional documents related to clients’ real property
• Advise on property tax exemptions and asset protection considerations
• Coordinate with title companies, lenders, CPAs, and wealth advisors
• Build repeatable checklists and processes for real estate work so the team can execute consistently
• Communicate proactively — clients and advisors hear from you before they have to ask
• Keep matter documentation clean and current in our case management system

How Success Is Measured

We use a scorecard. Here's what yours will look like:

• Deeds and transfer documents prepared within firm turnaround standards
• Real estate funding completed within target timeframe
• 95%+ of client and advisor communications answered within 24 hours
• Zero recording errors or rejected filings
• Monthly production targets met

What You Bring

Must-haves

• JD and active Texas bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of Texas real estate law experience (5+ preferred)
• Strong command of Texas deeds, conveyancing, recording, and title work, including conveying mineral interests
• Experience with residential and/or commercial real estate transactions
• Experience forming and structuring entities that hold real estate
• Clear, organized drafting with a high bar for accuracy
• Comfortable managing your own caseload and calendar

Nice-to-haves

• Estate planning, trust funding, or probate experience
• Background with a title company or in title examination
• Experience with Texas homestead and property tax issues
• Board Certification in Residential or Commercial Real Estate Law
• Existing relationships with title companies, lenders, or wealth advisors in DFW
• Experience with legal case management software (Clio, or similar)

Who Thrives Here

Our core values aren't wall art. We hire, review, and promote against them.

• Whatever It Takes Attitude — We are resourceful, solution-oriented, and take ownership to solve problems and achieve exceptional results.
• Collaborative — We share knowledge and combine strengths to achieve the best outcomes for clients, advisors, and team members.
• Invested in Relationships — We build and cultivate long-term, meaningful relationships - with clients, advisors, and team members.
• Growth Oriented — We focus on personal and professional growth that strengthens the firm’s success and culture, while supporting the growth of others.
• Honest and Genuine — We exemplify competence and confidence while remaining honest, respectful, and approachable, and asking for help when needed.