Kaufman & Canoles is seeking a highly qualified Real Estate Attorney. The successful candidate will have 3 or more years of litigation experience, representing clients with an in-depth working knowledge of real estate litigation. Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze the issues surrounding the matter and develop a strategy for resolving the matter in an efficient and effective manner.
• Provide effective and practical advice to clients regarding litigation involving real estate title matters.
• Prepare and review court pleadings.
• Participate in trial preparation to include drafting pretrial motions, answering discovery requests, preparation for depositions.
• Research and drat memoranda of law and briefs.
• Participate in pretrial and trial hearings.
• Prepare, review and edit deeds, deeds of trust, deeds of easement, boundary line agreements and similar documents.
• Conducts settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations with third parties and counseling of clients.

Required Skills and Preferences:

• 3 or more years of demonstrated litigation experience and an in-depth working knowledge of real estate litigation, specifically.
• Motivated, self-starter.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical, public speaking and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and matter management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other firm attorneys, support staff and outside professionals.
• Strong ethics, strong work ethic, sense of loyalty, superior academic credentials, strong recommendations from current employer or employers, “can do” attitude, connections to South Hampton Roads preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with an outstanding academic record.
• Admission to the Virginia Bar.
• Must be and remain licensed to practice law in Virginia and be in good standing in the State of Virginia.
• During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice; some opportunities for obtaining in-houses CLE through Kaufman & Canoles will be available.