Residential Real Estate Associate Attorney - Fast Closings

Team Architects Ltd; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Training and mentorship

Collaborative, team-oriented enviro n

Job summary

Team Architects Ltd in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Residential Real Estate Associate Attorney to join a growing practice. This high-volume role involves handling a broad range of residential transactions and closings, primarily in South Carolina, with a supervising attorney providing support.

The ideal candidate has SC bar admission (NC license preferred), 2–3 years of residential real estate experience, and a strong ability to manage closings, review documents, and communicate clearly with

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in South Carolina; North Carolina licensure preferred but not required.
• Approximately 2–3 years of residential real estate law experience preferred.
• Experience conducting residential real estate closings and reviewing title matters.
• Strong legal judgment and ability to make sound decisions on title and transactional issues.
• Ability to work independently while appropriately utilizing guidance from a supervising attorney.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly responsive and proactive approach to client and internal communication.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a high-volume environment.
• Notary Public appointment or willingness to obtain one prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct approximately 4–5 residential real estate closings per day, with volume potentially up to 100 closings per month.
• Handle residential real estate transactions involving buyers, sellers, lenders, builders, investors, and other parties.
• Review closing documents, title searches, title commitments for sufficiency and accuracy.
• Identify and address title issues, curative matters, and other legal issues during the transaction.
• Apply sound legal judgment when evaluating and resolving title and transactional matters.
• Communicate clearly with clients, Realtors, lenders, title professionals, and internal team members throughout the closing process.
• Explain legal documents, closing procedures, and transaction requirements to clients and other parties.
• Provide practical legal guidance throughout the closing process.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and client experience.
• Collaborate with closing and pre-closing teams to ensure files are prepared and transactions move forward.
• Escalate complex legal or transactional matters while taking ownership of day-to-day issues and decisions.
• Maintain timely follow-through on client questions, title issues, documentation, and other transaction requirements.

Skills

Residential real estate closings

Title review

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Notary Public

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

South Carolina Bar Admission

Job description

Team Architects Ltd in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Residential Real Estate Associate Attorney to join a growing practice. This high-volume role involves handling a broad range of residential transactions and closings, primarily in South Carolina, with a supervising attorney providing support.

The ideal candidate has SC bar admission (NC license preferred), 2–3 years of residential real estate experience, and a strong ability to manage closings, review documents, and communicate clearly with