Job Description
Boutique Real Estate Firm Seeks Junior Real Estate Attorney
About Firm & Position:
- Boutique transactional real estate law firm representing major law firms that retain them to draft opinion letters for real estate financing transactions.
- 7 attorneys, 1 paralegal, 3 legal assistants. Strong support staff.
- Firm operates 100% remote in California, with occasional in-person gatherings 1-2x per year.
- Three attorneys previously placed in this practice remain with the firm—two for over six years and one for 1.5 years, with one having advanced to partner—reflecting a supportive, long-term environment.
Real Estate Finance Attorney Responsibilities:
- Exclusively review mortgage, loan, and financing documentation.
- Draft opinion letters certifying enforceability of loan documents, bankruptcy structures, and borrower authorizations.
- Handle 20 active deals at a time within a fast-paced environment; some transactions close within a week, others within a month.
- Maintain organization and timely communication with law firm clients who expect rapid turnaround.
- Collaborate with other attorneys and paralegals to ensure accurate, high-quality deliverables.
Hours: NO BILLABLES; work life balance position!
Perks:
- Sophisticated, specialized work in real estate finance.
- High-caliber mentorship opportunities within a boutique environment.
- Close-knit, organized team with excellent systems and procedures.
- No billable hour requirements; work is structured around fixed fees.
Salary:
- Up to $165,000 (DOE)
Benefits:
- 100% PPO healthcare coverage for the entire family.
- 2 weeks’ vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays in the first year (increases with tenure).
- Bonus at year-end.
- Eligible to participate in 401(k) after one year.
- Bar dues reimbursed.
- TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
- Licensed to practice in ANY state.
- 2–6 years of real estate law experience.
- Reside in California.
- Comfortable working exclusively on drafting opinion letters.
TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
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