Description:
Responsible for reviewing and certifying title to real propertyAbout Thomas & Webber PLLC
We are a boutique real estate law firm located in the Lake Norman area in North Carolina. We value educating clients and real estate agents to empower them to have the best transaction possible.
Description:
Title Attorney – Real Estate (North Carolina)
Job Description:
Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 + discretionary bonus potential
About the Firm:
We are a growing North Carolina real estate law firm based in Mooresville focused on residential real estate transactions. Our firm is known for implementing modern systems, automation, and technology to create efficient processes while maintaining a collaborative and supportive team environment.
We are a smaller but rapidly growing firm with a casual, professional atmosphere and a strong focus on operational efficiency. Our attorneys and staff work together closely, and we prioritize creating roles where professionals can focus on the work they do best.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Title Attorney to serve as the firm's primary resource for title review and complex title issue resolution. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys solving title problems and working deeply within the legal and technical aspects of real estate transactions without the pressure of client-facing closings or business development.
The Title Attorney will review abstracts, certify title, sign title opinions, and work directly with title companies to resolve issues that arise during the transaction process. The role also serves as a key internal advisor to closers and attorneys when title issues arise.
This is a non-billable position with predictable hours and minimal client interaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review title abstracts and supporting documentation
- Prepare and certify title opinions
- Sign title certifications for residential transactions
- Analyze and resolve complex title issues
- Communicate directly with title insurance underwriters to determine solutions
- Provide guidance to closers and attorneys on title matters
- Escalate and resolve title defects including liens, unreleased deeds of trust, boundary issues, and other encumbrances
- Ensure consistency and accuracy in title decisions across files
- Assist in developing internal processes and standards for title review
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active North Carolina Bar license
- 3–5+ years of experience in real estate title review or residential real estate transactions
- Strong understanding of North Carolina title standards and title insurance requirements
- Ability to independently analyze and resolve title defects
- Excellent written and analytical skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational ability
- Prior experience reviewing title abstracts and issuing title opinions
- Experience working directly with title insurance underwriters
- Familiarity with high-volume residential real estate practice
What Makes This Role Unique
This position is designed for attorneys who enjoy the substantive legal work of title analysis and problem-solving but prefer to avoid the pressures of closings, client management, and business development.
You will be able to focus on legal analysis and helping the firm maintain consistent, high-quality title decisions across files.
Our Core Values
- We do what is in the best interest of the client.
- Details matter.
- Our clients and coworkers can rely on us.
- We do the right thing even if it's hard.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $70,000 – $90,000, but will be evaluated ultimately based on experience
- Discretionary annual bonus potential
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Profit-sharing contribution to 401k
- Paid bar dues and CLE
- Paid time off
- Predictable 8:30–5:00 schedule
- No billable hour requirements
Salary:
$70,000 - $90,000 per year
