What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Attorney position at Statera Law?
Growing general practice law firm with a very large concentration of its practice focused on residential real estate conveyancing is seeking a full-time associate. Prior legal experience handling real estate closings in Massachusetts is strongly preferred, however, transferable experience in other nearby states will be considered. An existing book of business and/or relationships with loan officers and realtors while not required, will be viewed favorably. Additional prior experience with commercial transactions, or Estate Planning, or a second language, while also not required, will be considered a plus.
Work roles predominantly include, but are not limited to:
-Drafting and negotiating documents related to Real Estate Closings including but not limited to: Purchase & Sale Agreements, Riders, Use & Occupancy Agreements, Holdback Agreements and other customary closing documents;
-In concert with other attorneys, reviewing title exams as they come in and notifying Seller’s counsel of title curative documents required in order to close;
-Conducting and covering closings with firm clients;
-Reviewing Deeds, POAs, 6D Certificates and other customary closing documents
The successful candidate must be intrinsically motivated and have a high attention to detail; be able to dutifully manage files in a deadline-oriented, high-volume, atmosphere; engage in significant client and vendor contact over email; and responsibly represent the firm while interfacing with attorneys and fellow staff.
Our firm prides itself on its reputation and places great value on the character and professionalism of our employees and their work product. Additionally, our firm is committed to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment.
We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience, great benefits, flexible accommodation to personal life, bonuses based on performance and much more!
We are a proud equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Our firm has locations in Longmeadow, Boston, Newton and Cape Cod. The position we are seeking to fill is for the firm’s Longmeadow Office. Candidates interested in similar positions within the Newton office are advised to inquire about availability as well.