We are seeking an ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY in our RALEIGH, NC office! You will work with a team of professionals when handling residential closings for the clients of our firm. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in practice. You will be responsible for closing real estate transactions, and communicating with clients, lenders, brokers and title companies. Ideal candidates are detail oriented, organized, possess superior interpersonal skills and are able to handle a high number of closings daily.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete a thorough review of each Closing File to ensure the File is Balanced in the Software’s accounting system

• Review Invoices (payoffs, liens, judgments, taxes), Title Opinions, Closing Statements, Deposits, Wire Instructions, Recordables, Title Updates, and other title clearing items for accuracy

• Review all legal documents prior to recordation to ensure all necessary aspects have been completed properly

• Complete a thorough review of each assigned title search

• Examination of all legal documents to ensure they are in compliance with North Carolina law

• Prepare preliminary / final title opinion statements

• Reviewing closing documents for accuracy and legal sufficiency

• Representing lenders, buyers and sellers in real estate closings

• Interacting with clients as counselor and advisor

• Performing other related duties as assigned

• Hold either a current appointment as a North Carolina Notary Public or the ability to obtain such qualification prior to starting work

• Must be comfortable interacting with clients tactfully in high-pressure customer service situations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD from accredited Law School
• North Carolina bar license required
• 1+ years of real estate law experience preferred 
• Proven ability to analyze, prioritize and execute multiple projects and complex tasks under a deadline
• Ability to analyze legal issues and to provide effective, practical advice on routine legal matters
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal

JOB TYPE: Full-time

WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Excellent training program
• Great family work environment
• Growth opportunities

HANKIN & PACK VALUES

• CONSISTENCY - Provide the same level of service on every deal. Accurately follow our firm’s policies and processes along with the client’s Service Level Agreement.
• COMMUNICATION - Communicate precisely while being helpful, polite, and cheerful. If you see an issue, bring forward a resolution.
• ENJOY THE JOURNEY – The path of innovation and progress is often difficult. Enjoy the journey by bringing a positive outlook and lifting others up around you.
• PRODUCTIVITY - Increase profitability by optimizing resources. Be efficient in your day to day operations to allow an opportunity for growth.
• ACCOUNTABILITY - Take pride and ownership in your work, even if you are helping others. We are all personally accountable for delivering on our commitments.
• SERVANT MENTALITY - Provide superior customer service internally and externally. Treat everyone with the utmost respect and remember the individuals in our “files” are people too!
• TEACHABLE - Maintain a posture of humility with a desire to learn.  Don’t let the way you’ve always done something keep you from adapting to a new way.
• TENACITY – Stick with it.  Work hard.  Persevere until the challenge is solved.

We firmly believe that our company is only as good as the people we employ. Join a company that values its employees and rewards them for a job well done! 

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