Residential Real Estate Associate Attorney

Residential Real Estate Associate Attorney

Location:

Charlotte, NC
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office
Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 base salary + performance-based bonus

A growing residential real estate law practice is seeking a Residential Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its Charlotte, NC team.

This is a high-volume, client-focused opportunity for an attorney with residential real estate experience who is looking to continue developing their practice while handling a broad range of residential real estate transactions.

While the position is based in Charlotte, approximately 95% of the work involves South Carolina residential real estate transactions. The attorney will work alongside a broader team of closing and pre-closing professionals and will be supported by a supervising attorney while maintaining significant responsibility for their own transactions and legal decision-making.

The ideal candidate is responsive, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced closing environment. Strong legal judgment, communication, and follow-through are essential.

• Conduct approximately 4–5 residential real estate closings per day, with transaction volume potentially reaching 100 closings per month.
• Handle residential real estate transactions involving buyers, sellers, lenders, builders, investors, and other parties.
• Review closing documents, title searches, title commitments, and related transaction materials for legal sufficiency and accuracy.
• Identify and address title issues, curative matters, and other legal issues that arise during the transaction.
• Apply sound legal judgment when evaluating and resolving title and transactional matters.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with clients, Realtors, lenders, title professionals, and internal team members throughout the closing process.
• Explain legal documents, closing procedures, and transaction requirements to clients and other parties.
• Provide practical legal guidance throughout the closing process.
• Work efficiently within a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and a strong client experience.
• Collaborate with closing and pre-closing teams to ensure files are prepared and transactions move forward efficiently.
• Escalate complex legal or transactional matters appropriately while taking ownership of day-to-day issues and decisions.
• Maintain timely follow-through on client questions, title issues, documentation, and other transaction requirements.

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in South Carolina and good standing with the State Bar.
• North Carolina licensure is preferred but not required.
• Approximately 2–3 years of residential real estate law experience is preferred.
• Experience conducting residential real estate closings and reviewing title matters.
• Strong legal judgment and the ability to make sound decisions regarding title and transactional issues.
• Ability to work independently while appropriately utilizing guidance from a supervising attorney.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly responsive and proactive approach to client and internal communication.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Strong follow-through and ownership of assigned transactions.
• Client-service mindset and professional demeanor.
• Ability to move quickly and effectively when handling time-sensitive real estate transactions.
• Notary Public appointment or willingness to obtain one prior to starting.

• $70,000–$80,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity of approximately 10%…