What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Real Estate Attorney position at McMichael and Gray, PC?
McMichael & Gray, P.C. is a multi-state real estate law firm and is seeking an attorney to handle land acquisitions, title due diligence, closings, and related real estate matters in its Duluth, Georgia office. Open to licensed attorneys at all experience levels (newly licensed through experienced).
Key Responsibilities
Job Type: Full-time
Work Remotely: No
Key Responsibilities
- Review title examinations to identify defects and recommend curative steps and prepare title commitments
- Prepare, review, and negotiate purchase & sale agreements, deeds, easements, options, and closing documents
- Manage closings; coordinate with title companies, lenders, surveyors, escrow agents, brokers and internal teams
- Draft/approve title endorsements
- Advise on easements, surveys, zoning/land‑use implications and environmental title issues as needed
- Maintain transaction files, track deadlines and report status to stakeholders
- Support senior attorneys (for entry-level hires) with research, due diligence and document drafting
- JD from an accredited law school and current Georgia bar admission
- Strong written/verbal communication, attention to detail, and organization
- Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines
- Comfortable working with title companies, lenders and third‑party vendors
- 1–5 years’ experience in real estate acquisitions, title insurance, or closing practice
- Familiarity with ALTA title policies, curative strategies, survey interpretation, and recording requirements
- Experience negotiating PSAs and real estate documents
- Employer paid medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability insurance
- Employer paid Life Insurance policy
- Outstanding 401K match after meeting tenure requirements
- Exceptional Paid Time Off benefits
- Additional Sick Leave
Job Type: Full-time
Work Remotely: No