Real Estate Associate

Overview

Williams Parker
, the region's largest and oldest law firm founded in 1925, is seeking a 1-5-year Real Estate Associate to join our growing team in Sarasota, Florida
. As Sarasota's largest and oldest homegrown law firm, we help clients realize their visions for their businesses and families through a variety of specialties. Our Real Estate practice group is looking for a motivated attorney with relevant experience. Whether you are already licensed to practice law in Florida or planning to relocate and sit for The Florida Bar exam in the near future, we encourage you to apply.

Our real estate practice group includes board-certified specialists with experience in a variety disciplines, including commercial and residential real estate transactions, condominium and subdivision development, land use, banking and finance, title insurance, and construction litigation and contracting. Our attorneys work together as a team to provide clients with expert guidance in all phases of their transactions and regardless of the level of complexity.

No other firm has our experience or our deep connections to the region's top real estate professionals, buyers, sellers, developers, and investors.

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• Education:
  
  Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensure:
  Member of The Florida Bar or licensed to practice law in another state and in good standing. Willingness to sit for the Florida Bar exam in the near future is required if not already admitted
• Experience:
  
  1-5 years of experience practicing law, ideally with exposure to real estate matters. Comprehensive training through mentorship and hands-on experience alongside some of the best professionals in the field will accelerate knowledge and skill development
• Client Service & Relationship Building:
  Brings a service-oriented mindset to understanding client needs and delivering a positive, responsive experience. Maintains professionalism and confidentiality while building trust with clients and stakeholders
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Communicates legal concepts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Builds strong relationships with colleagues and clients to support successful outcomes
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving:
  Demonstrates adaptability in navigating the evolving nature of real estate law, proactively identifies and resolves issues, and applies analytical thinking to complex legal documents and transactions
• Business Development & Initiative:
  Shows enthusiasm, initiative, and reliability. Gains knowledge through mentorship and hands-on experience and contributes to the firm's growth regardless of whether a portable book of business is present
• Leadership & Time Management:
  Works independently under tight timelines, manages multiple tasks and transactions simultaneously, and maintains accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

• Market leading compensation package
• Reasonable billable hour requirement
• Direct mentorship, leadership training, and integration with firm practices
• Excellent health, disability, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Employee Savings Plan with employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Perks platform offering over 30,000 unique discounts
• Referral program
• Wellness programs

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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