Real Estate Attorney

About the position

The Experienced Real Estate Attorney at Paragon Title will play a crucial leadership role in guiding real estate transactions and providing expert insights on title insurer underwriting requirements. This position requires a deep understanding of residential real estate law, particularly in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas, and involves both direct client interaction and training responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on the GCAAR Sales Contract and Addenda, including transaction situation management support for real estate agents and their clients.
• Act as a primary resource on title insurer underwriting requirements for DC, Maryland, and Virginia, offering expert insights and guidance to resolve title issues.
• Review and analyze title abstracts and surveys, and navigate land, plat, and zoning records in DC, Maryland, and Virginia to address and resolve title matters efficiently.
• Conduct both in-person and online real estate closings, ensuring a smooth and compliant process for all parties involved.
• Prepare training material and conduct agent training during Paragon Title educational events.
• Provide critical training to in-house staff.

Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in real estate law, with a strong track record of working with title insurers and underwriting matters in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
• Admission to the DC and Maryland Bars (Virginia Bar admission is a plus).

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with commercial real estate transactions, including close collaboration with title insurers, borrowers' counsel, and lenders' counsel to negotiate mutually acceptable title insurance policy terms.
• Experience representing buyers or sellers in property transactions, with the ability to address transactional issues effectively.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off