What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney - Real Estate / Local Government / Transactional position at Orion Placement?
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected, established law firm with a diverse business-focused practice and a strong commitment to client success.
- Work on interesting, multi-faceted matters spanning real estate, local government, land use, transactional law, and related areas.
- Gain meaningful hands-on experience while working alongside experienced attorneys who will support your professional development.
- Enjoy a fast-paced practice where your legal research, drafting, negotiation, and client-service skills can make a direct impact.
- Excellent opportunity for an attorney early in their career who wants broad exposure and the chance to grow into a well-rounded transactional lawyer.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Location: Orlando, FL — On-site in a professional downtown Orlando office environment.
Note: Must have an active Florida Bar license and at least 1 year of experience in government, real estate, transactional law, or a combination of these areas.
About Us
We are a dynamic law firm dedicated to helping businesses achieve their goals through practical, strategic legal counsel. Our team handles a wide range of business matters and values strong relationships, thoughtful legal work, and a commitment to client success. Confidential Employer. Must have public finance or real estate experience
Job Description
- Represent business clients in a variety of real estate, local government, and transactional matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, ordinances, title matters, and other relevant authorities.
- Assist with real estate transactions, land use matters, government-related issues, affordable housing, special districts, and related projects.
- Communicate directly with clients and help develop practical legal strategies aligned with their business objectives.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex and multi-faceted matters while progressively taking on greater responsibility.
- Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Develop strong legal drafting, negotiation, research, and client-service skills across a broad transactional practice.
Qualifications
- Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
- 1 year of experience in government, real estate, transactional law, or a combination of these areas.
- Experience with real estate, title, land use, local government, affordable housing, special districts, or related work is highly valued.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Professional, collaborative, and client-focused approach.
- Attorneys with 1 to 4 years of relevant experience are especially encouraged to apply.
- Willingness to learn and grow in a broad transactional practice.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the opportunity to build a meaningful legal career while working on sophisticated, varied matters that directly support clients and their businesses. Our team values collaboration, professional growth, strong legal work, and practical problem-solving. If you are looking for a role where you can expand your experience, work closely with experienced attorneys, and take on increasingly meaningful responsibility, this is an excellent opportunity.
JPC-1851
Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
- This role is on site at the Orlando, FL, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
- In what city/state do you currently reside?
- What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
- Do you have public finance or real estate experience?
Experience:
- government, real estate, or transactional law: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- FL bar license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $125,000