Legal Hotline Attorney

Florida Realtors, the state's largest trade association, boasts a rich dedicated history of serving our members, the real estate community, and Florida homeowners for over a century. We stand as a key business partner for Realtors statewide, providing value-adding programs and services, outstanding business contacts and networking opportunities, engaging educational opportunities, up-to-the-minute industry data and research, and powerful legislative representation. The association headquarters is located in Orlando, and the Office of Public Policy is located two blocks from the state capital in Tallahassee. We work tirelessly to advocate for our members, for homeownership for all, and to elevate the real estate industry in the Sunshine State.

Who We're Seeking
Florida Realtors is seeking a knowledgeable and personable attorney for a member-facing role which provides timely and accurate information on real estate related questions and needs. Based out of our Orlando HQ, the Legal Hotline Attorney provides a very visible, impactful, and key valued service to our members. The Legal Hotline Attorney primarily fields questions by phone and email posed by members on the Florida Realtors Legal Hotline, which is a valuable member benefit available to all Florida Realtors members. When our members need legal help quickly, the Florida Realtors Legal Hotline is their resource, and this is where you shine in representing the association answering questions on everything from license law to contracts. As needed, the Legal Hotline Attorney will also assist the Law & Policy Department including conducting research, reviewing contracts, drafting memoranda, drafting articles, giving presentations, and interacting with Florida Realtors association committees.

The Legal Hotline Attorney position is definitely for someone looking for more work/life stability and balance in a legal role than what may be found in private practice. This role comes with more clearly defined work times allowing you to do what you love without excessive demands away from those you love outside of work.

What You'll Do

• Fields phone calls through the Florida Realtors Legal Hotline and provides answers, by telephone and any other technology authorized by Florida Realtors, to legal inquiries raised by members.
• Tracks member inquiries and responses through proprietary software and ensures resolution to those inquiries.
• Researches real estate legal topics to provide information and answers to members.
• Attends regular department meetings for collaborative discussions of current trends on the hotline and legal topics impacting members and their businesses. Also attends meetings on topics relevant to the department’s work and prepares a summary of that to share with the department.
• Conducts legal research as requested by General Counsel or Associate General Counsel and prepares memoranda to summarize findings, analysis, and conclusions.
• Drafts legal articles which summarize current legal issues or trends.

Requirements

Qualified applicants will possess:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing; eligible to practice law in Florida.
• 1 year or more Legal consulting experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and database management software. Ability to use Windows based PC and voice-over IP phone system.
• Proven track record as a provider of exceptional customer service in any industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skillset to include active listening, patience, empathy, phone etiquette, clarity in communication, and proficiency for multitasking.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to explain in detail steps needed/taken to resolve issues.
• Strong legal research and writing skills and ability to explain legal research and answers to nonlegal realtors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, organize, complete assignments, and complete goals on time and as defined.

Benefits

Along with our growth-oriented, collaborative team environment, our fulltime people are offered a complete suite of great benefits.

• Rewarding 401k plan with 6% company match, fully vested
• Free medical insurance for you as an employee
• Availability of dental, vision, FSA, disability coverage, company-paid life insurance, EAP, and more
• Partial remote and flexible work environment
• Generous paid vacation days and sick days, and 9 company holidays
• Vacation buy-back plan
• Vibrant company culture
• Possible $5000 grant on the purchase of your first home

And a whole lot more!

Need-to-Know Info

• Florida Realtors is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
• Florida Realtors is an equal opportunity employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Applicants needs to be eligible to be employed in the United States.
• Pay is commensurate with required education and experience for the role.
• This position will be based out of Orlando, FL.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the members they serve, the products they support, and the continued growth of the association. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation, exceptional service, and dedication to a cause, please begin to explore Florida Realtors and our passion for the real estate community and Florida homeowners. Visit floridarealtors.org and connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.