What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Associate position at Lewis & Associates?
Company Description
LEWIS & ASSOCIATES is a leader in providing Legal and Administrative staffing services. We are a sole source staffing firm giving you convenient ways of working with us. We make every effort to ensure the highest degree of professionalism and integrity in the staffing process. We understand the demanding role of recruiting to source the highest level of legal professionals while incorporating proven, innovative, and successful recruiting techniques.
Job Description
Great Opportunity to join a top Baltimore law firm. We are seeking a real estate lawyer with at least three years of experience to support our thriving national multi-faceted real estate finance practice. The ideal candidate will have sophisticated real estate transactional experience (primarily financing, sales and acquisitions) and distinguished academic credentials. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a collegial environment.
Qualifications
Duties:
- Negotiate and draft transaction documents (letters of intent, purchase agreements, leases, loan agreements etc.)
- Perform due diligence (including title and survey, land use permitting and contracts), including coordination of due diligence review by associates and paralegals
- Conduct closings, including document preparation, signing, coordination of closing/post-closing activities
- Adhere to a standard of ethics and maintain confidentiality of the firm and its clients
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Superior attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and with people at all levels, both inside and outside the Firm
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to use PC-based and on-line technology relevant to the job
- Ability to supervise others effectively