Real Estate Part-Time Attorney - West Des Moines

Dentons Davis Brown; West Des Moines (IA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 110 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Dentons Davis Brown in Des Moines, IA seeks a Part-Time Attorney for the Real Estate Department with excellent academic credentials. The role involves reviewing title documents, preparing opinions, analyzing defects, and supporting various real estate transactions. A license to practice in Iowa and at least 1 year in title examination are required.

The position offers a team-oriented atmosphere with competitive compensation and robust benefits within a global law firm.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Iowa.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in title examination.
• Experience preparing title opinions and conducting title review.
• Strong understanding of real property law, conveyancing, and title standards.
• Ability to identify title issues and recommend solutions.

Responsabilités

• Review abstracts of title, title commitments, title certificates, and title reports.
• Prepare and issue title opinions and Iowa Title Guaranty commitments and certificates per state laws and underwriting standards.
• Analyze and resolve title defects.
• Provide recommendations for title curative actions.
• Review deeds, mortgages, affidavits, releases, and related real estate documents.
• Communicate with title companies, lenders, surveyors, and other parties as necessary.
• Support residential, commercial, and agricultural real estate transactions.
• Conduct legal research related to real property and title matters.
• Maintain accuracy and quality while managing multiple files and deadlines.
• Handle real estate closings and related work as needed.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Legal writing

Time management

Independent work

Communication with title stakeholders

Formation

Iowa bar license

Description du poste

The Des Moines, Iowa office of Dentons Davis Brown is seeking a Part-Time Attorney with excellent academic credentials to join our Real Estate Department.The person hired for this position will:

• Review abstracts of title, title commitments, title certificates, and title reports.
• Prepare and issue title opinions and field-issue Iowa Title Guaranty commitments and certificates in accordance with applicable state laws and underwriting standards.
• Analyze and resolve title defects.
• Provide recommendations for title curative actions.
• Review deeds, mortgages, affidavits, releases, and related real estate documents.
• Communicate with title companies, lenders, surveyors, and other parties as necessary.
• Support residential, commercial, and agricultural real estate transactions.
• Conduct legal research related to real property and title matters.
• Maintain accuracy and quality while managing multiple files and deadlines.
• Handle real estate closings and miscellaneous real estate-related work, as needed.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, team-oriented atmosphere and to enjoy the benefits and resources of a global law firm. We offer an outstanding work environment including competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.

Position requirements:

Personal skills/attributes

• Active license to practice law in the state of Iowa.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in title examination.
• Demonstrated experience preparing title opinions and conducting title review.
• Strong understanding of real property law, conveyancing, and title standards.
• Ability to identify title issues and recommend practical solutions.

Technical skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and legal writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with lenders and real estate professionals preferred.

Other requirements

• Should be licensed to practice law in the State/Commonwealth of Iowa and be in good standing

Equal opportunities

• Dentons Davis Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer