Title & Real Estate Associate Attorney — Hybrid/Remote

HNE; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HNE is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney in Alabama for its real estate and foreclosure practice, focusing on title review and non-judicial foreclosures.

The ideal candidate has a JD, is admitted in good standing in Alabama, and has at least two years of real estate experience; hybrid or remote work may be available based on location, with occasional in-office training.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with MS Office and case management software are required.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Active Alabama law license in good standing.
• Minimum of two years in real estate law, title review, and title curative matters.
• Working knowledge of foreclosure and real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with Alabama Title Standards preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and case management software.
• Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review title examinations, identify defects, and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Cure simple and complex title issues in a timely manner.
• Analyze foreclosure files, loan documents, pleadings, and related legal documentation.
• Review non-judicial foreclosure documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Draft, review, and edit legal opinions, reports, and foreclosure-related documents.
• Manage an independent caseload and address file-level legal and compliance matters.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurers, vendors, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate updates in case management and client systems.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external business partners.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support client and firm objectives.

Skills

Title review

Foreclosure

Real estate law

Legal research

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission: Alabama

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Legal research databases

Job description

HNE is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney in Alabama for its real estate and foreclosure practice, focusing on title review and non-judicial foreclosures.

The ideal candidate has a JD, is admitted in good standing in Alabama, and has at least two years of real estate experience; hybrid or remote work may be available based on location, with occasional in-office training.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with MS Office and case management software are required.