REMOTE Real Estate Attorney--CA Resident ONLY

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 Graham RobertHalf

• Licensed to practice in ANY state.
• 2–6 years of real estate law experience.
• Reside in California.
• Comfortable working exclusively on drafting opinion letters.

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