Real Estate Attorney

HunterLex; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity potential

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

Hunterlex is seeking a high-functioning Real Estate Attorney to join its team in Florida. You will work with the founding principal and a seasoned litigator, focusing on transactional residential real estate work rather than litigation.

The role requires 3+ years in residential real estate and business transactions, a JD, and active Florida Bar membership. You will draft and review complex contracts, oversee entity formations, and manage high-level real estate deals with attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience in residential real estate and business transactions.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Ability to grow toward equity partnership and lead matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Billable Requirement: 1500 billable hours.
• Manage and execute high-level real estate transactions for buyers and sellers.
• Draft, review and manage complex real estate contracts and closing documents.
• Oversee entity formations (Florida entities) and basic corporate filings.
• Review estoppels, HOA/COA guidelines, and related documents.
• Coordinate with support staff for lien mitigation, evictions, and file preparation.
• Collaborate with the principal attorney and litigator for contentious matters.

Skills

Residential real estate

Business transactions

Contract drafting

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar Admission

Tools

Clio

Job description

Our client fosters a team dedicated to high-quality real estate and business law transactional cases. They offer a modern, fast-paced work culture where self-starters thrive.

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a high-functioning Real Estate Attorney to join their team. You will work alongside the founding principal and a seasoned litigator who will provide comprehensive litigation support, allowing you to focus on transactional residential real estate work rather than litigation.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year
• Opportunities for equity
• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Key Responsibilities:

• Billable Requirement: 1500 billable hours
• Manage and execute high-level real estate transactions, representing both buyers and sellers.
• Draft, review, and manage complex real estate contracts, closing documents, title commitments, notes, mortgages, and surveys.
• Oversee business leverage transactions, entity formations (Florida entities), and basic corporate filings.
• Review estoppels, rules, and declarations with a solid understanding of HOA and COA guidelines.
• Oversee files and coordinate with support staff for lien mitigation, evictions, and file preparation.
• Collaborate directly with the principal attorney and leverage support from a seasoned litigator for any contentious matters.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience specializing in residential real estate law and business transactions.
• Juris Doctor (JD) with active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Strong command of real property purchase and sale, lending, and business transactions.
• In-depth knowledge of notes, mortgages, satisfactions, and judgments.
• Familiarity with Clio legal case management software is a significant plus.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership qualities with a strong desire for growth and equity partnership.