What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Real Estate Attorney position at Food Management Search?
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join an award-winning Southwest Florida firm recognized across the region for excellence in real estate and title work (including honors such as Best Law Firms, Super Lawyers, Elite Top Attorneys, and multiple local “Best Of” awards)
- Handle meaningful, end-to-end residential transactions with real ownership from title review through closing
- Strong compensation ($120,000–$150,000 base) plus bonus opportunity
- Real work-life balance and a collaborative, professional team environment
- Great benefits package, CLE support, and an annual all-expenses-paid firm trip (after eligibility period)
Location: On-site in either Sarasota or Venice, Florida (choose the office that fits your commute best).
Note: Must be a Florida-barred attorney with 2 years of hands-on residential real estate transaction experience, including title review/issue resolution and managing closings.
About Our Client
Our client is a highly regarded Southwest Florida law firm that concentrates on real estate, title, and related litigation services, with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and client service across the region.
Job Description
- Manage residential real estate files from title review through closing in a fast-paced, high-volume practice
- Review title commitments and surveys; identify, resolve, and clear title issues (curative work)
- Draft and review purchase/sale agreements, deeds, affidavits, closing documents, and related instruments
- Coordinate with lenders, agents, buyers/sellers, and internal title/closing teams to keep deals moving
- Represent clients at closings and ensure smooth execution of transaction timelines
- Provide practical guidance to clients on Florida residential real estate issues and risk points
Qualifications
- Active Florida Bar license in good standing
- 2 years of residential real estate transactional experience (title review closings required)
- Comfortable managing multiple files at once while staying accurate and client-focused
- Strong writing, document review, and communication skills with a “get it done” mindset
- Professional presence with clients, lenders, and referral partners
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Supportive, team-first culture with high standards and low ego
- Consistent workflow and systems that help you run files efficiently
- A role where your organization and judgment are valued every day
- Long-term stability with room to grow in a firm known for excellence in the market
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000