Associate Attorney

Junior Attorney

Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious young attorney to join our dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity for a recent law school graduate or a junior attorney looking to specialize in real estate law with a focus on title work. As a Junior Attorney, you will work closely with our team and gain hands-on experience in real estate transactions, title examination, and closings.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough title examinations to ensure the validity and accuracy of property titles.
• Review and analyze real estate contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
• Assist in drafting legal documents such as deeds, affidavits, and purchase agreements.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on real estate matters to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with title companies, lenders, and other parties involved in real estate transactions.
• Participate in closings and ensure all necessary legal requirements are met.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting real estate and title work.
• Assist in resolving title issues and disputes as they arise.

$50,000 yearly

• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
• Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys
• Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently

• Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
• Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
• Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam

Countrywide Capital Group, LLC ("CCG") is an investment/private equity company that specializes in building affordable housing. A vertically integrated organization with in-house title, mortgage, real estate brokerage, and construction/insurance services.

We are seeking professional, sharp-dressed candidates that understand success comes through hard work and tenacity. This person is teachable and always tries to improve themselves by reading books, watching videos, reading blogs, or whatever means necessary. This candidate is a fast starter and is extremely money motivated and is looking for the right opportunity to use their people skills and talents to build a lasting career with a great company.

This person doesn’t whine or make excuses, point fingers, or lay blame, they get results and are proud of it.