Residential Real Estate Associate Attorney

 A well-established law firm is hiring a Residential Real Estate Associate Attorney to join the team. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone looking for new challenges, a change in their career, or to grow professionally.

This role will support the managing attorney with performing residential real estate closings, conducting title review and clearance, and participating in marketing events.

Primary Role

• Conduct residential closings with warmth, efficiency, competence and confidence
• Perform title review and clearance
• Serve as support to office managing attorney
• Serve as resource and support for staff, agents, lenders, buyers, and sellers
• Assist with closings in other offices as necessary
• Serve as firm ambassador
• Attend events with real estate agents and other industry partners

Culture & Client Service

• Promote a culture of service and positivity, both internally and externally
• Promote a “yes” culture and a spirit of collaboration
• Encourage firm-wide cooperation underscoring the success of the firm, not the individual office
• Create memorable interactions and positive lasting impressions
• Be hyper-responsive to clients and team – return all calls and emails same day and resolve client inquiries and concerns in a timely and satisfactory manner
• Build rapport and serve as a trusted advisor to real estate agent clients
• Create opportunities to nurture relationships with clients

Legal Aptitude 

• Exhibit high level of professionalism in all aspects including, but not limited to communication, demeanor, and appearance
• Follow ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state and comply with all requirements of the firm’s professional liability insurer
• Maintain membership in the state bar and complete all required Continuing Legal Education requirements
• Adhere to all relevant laws and guidelines
• Formulate and issue well-founded legal opinions
• Effectively conduct negotiations to resolve matters on behalf of clients
• Observe confidentiality of client matters
• Use good etiquette, judgement and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to serve others
• Superb interpersonal skills and ability to quickly build rapport with others
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong customer and client service orientation
• Ability to solve problems with practical solutions
• Ability to manage the needs and expectations of multiple parties
• Ability to perform in high-volume setting
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Team-player
• Analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work effectively.

While candidates with one to two years' experience are preferred, we are open to entry-level attorneys and willing to train the right candidate.

This is a great opportunity to build your professional experience and grow within the field. There is a robust training program and ongoing mentoring resources for attorneys new to the practice, as well as those with established expertise.

If this sounds like the type of opportunity you see yourself transitioning into next, contact Julie Gross at 605-705-6836. Resumes may be sent confidentially to 

julie.gross@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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