Attorney - Real Estate

at  Hutchens Law Firm

As an attorney in our growing real estate practice, you will oversee all aspects of a real estate closing; from title search and review to closing ceremonies to funding and disbursements.

ABOUT US:

Terry Hutchens started the firm in 1980 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. With ethics, integrity and hard work as the core values of the firm, we have grown to now 10 offices across BOTH North and South Carolina. We strive to hire the best people and provide them with good benefits, allowing them the work life balance they deserve. Benefits include a competitive salary, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, FSA, H SA, and 401K. We have 12 holidays a year and offer vacation and person time off as well.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a South Carolina License to Practice Law
• 0-2 years of experience in the practice of real estate law
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in South Carolina (North Carolina a plus)
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex legal and business documents.
• High level of reasoning ability and even temperamen

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in the practice of real estate la

• Draft, review and comment upon real estate closing documents including purchase and sale agreements, closing statements and loan documents.
• Search and review Title to real property. Certifying the same to the title companies as needed to obtain title insurance policies for clients.
• Communicate with clients, brokers, lenders
• Conduct closing ceremonies
• Assist in staff development and oversight

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a South Carolina License to Practice Law
• 0-2 years of experience in the practice of real estate law
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in South Carolina (North Carolina a plus)
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex legal and business documents.
• High level of reasoning ability and even temperament

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in the practice of real estate law

Work Environment
This position would be onsite at Charlotte or Columbia South Carolina location. Regular business hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.
EEO Statement
Hutchens Law Firm is committed to equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice