Real Estate​/Title Attorney

Overview

Kentucky Real Estate / Title Attorney –

Location:

Elizabethtown, Kentucky (Office-based).

Employment Type:

Full-Time.

• Conduct and/or supervise residential and commercial real estate closings in Kentucky
• Review title searches, commitments, and exceptions; resolve title defects and curative issues
• Ensure compliance with Kentucky real estate law, Kentucky Department of Insurance regulations, RESPA, and TRID
• Review and explain closing documents, including deeds, mortgages, settlement statements, and affidavits
• Provide legal guidance to escrow and title staff on complex or escalated transactions
• Communicate with lenders, real estate agents, underwriters, and clients regarding legal and title matters
• Support underwriting decisions, risk management, and claims prevention efforts
• Assist with audits, regulatory examinations, and internal compliance initiatives
• Provide training and legal guidance to internal staff as needed

Required:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Kentucky real estate law, title, escrow, or closing practice
• Strong knowledge of Kentucky real property law and closing procedures
• Ability to independently manage closings and resolve complex title issues

Preferred:

• Experience working with a title insurance agency or underwriter
• Commercial real estate transaction experience
• Familiarity with Kentucky recording practices across multiple counties

• Strong legal judgment with a business-minded approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines
• Client-focused and comfortable in a consumer-facing role
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus or per-closing compensation opportunities (if applicable)
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• CLE reimbursement and professional development support
• Stable, professional work environment with long-term growth potential

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their Kentucky real estate experience through our online Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Applicant

PRO.

Salary: $95,000 per year