Description
Real Estate / Transactional Attorney w/ Probate & Estate Planning Experience - Alabama Licensed
Location: Birmingham, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: From $80,000 per year
Experience Level: Mid-Level (2-6 Years Preferred)
We are hiring a Real Estate & Transactional Attorney to join our team and support real estate closing operations and general transactional matters. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, has a strong work ethic, provides high quality client service / client right mindset, and is experienced in Alabama real estate law and title work. This individual will also assist with other areas of legal practice as required by the firm.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct and oversee in-person and remote residential and commercial real estate closings
- Review title searches.
- Identify and resolve title issues efficiently
- Draft and review legal documents including deeds, contracts, affidavits, and settlement statements
- Advise staff, clients, agents, and lenders on Alabama real estate law and closing practices
- Serve as attorney-of-record on transactions
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all transactions
- Assist with general transactional legal matters as needed
- Support business development and firm growth initiatives
- 1900 billable hours required.
Qualifications:
- Active Alabama law license in good standing (Required)
- Reside in the state of Alabama (Required)
- Law license in good standing in any other state is a plus
- Minimum 2 years of experience in real estate and/or transactional law preferred
- Strong understanding of Alabama property and title law
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Professional demeanor with strong attention to detail
- Familiarity with Qualia or other real estate closing software is a plus
- Works well in a small team
- Active title insurance license preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting salary from $80,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
- 401(k) plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Supportive, collaborative work environment
Work Location:
In-person in Birmingham, AL.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume to Michelle Cox at mcox@msnattorneys.com and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience in real estate and transactional law. We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates ready to grow with our firm.
