CPT Real Estate Attorney Jobs
Real Estate Attorney CPT roles place F-1 students in law firms, title companies, and corporate legal departments where transactional work ties directly to a JD or LLM curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each position as an integral part of your degree program before you start, and the role must appear on your I-20.
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A Fixed Income Real Estate Intern is offered the opportunity to support the research and analysis functions for the Fixed Income Securitized Public and Private Debt and Commercial Mortgage Loans teams. Interns will participate in a rotational program between these two teams providing exposure to ABS, CLOs, CMBS, MBS, and Commercial Mortgage Loans specifically focused on underwriting commercial real estate debt to fit in the parameters of a Fortune 500 investment division.
This position will have daily interaction with portfolio managers, traders, and senior research analysts across the two teams and will be exposed to Industrial, Multifamily, Retail, and Office investments in markets across the United States. We are seeking candidates with a strong interest in a career in commercial mortgage underwriting and a knowledge of investment analysis. Qualified candidates will have excellent analytical problem solving and communication skills in addition to strong academic achievement. A background and/or interest in real estate is strongly preferred.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide real estate and capital market research support for analyzing and underwriting bond and mortgage investments.
- Monitoring credit risk and performance of existing investment holdings.
- Review due diligence documents associated with the origination and closing of mortgage investments.
- Perform independent research on industries and sectors within the real estate and fixed income markets.
- Participate and contribute to all aspects of the investment process including meetings with issuers and management.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Rising (juniors and) seniors with a demonstrated history of strong academic performance who are pursuing a Real Estate degree.
- A proven history of excellent academic performance (GPA 3.0+).
- Working knowledge of accounting, finance, corporate strategy, real estate and financial statistics with a working knowledge of underwriting commercial properties.
- Strong written and verbal communication, analytical problem-solving, decision-making and mathematical skills.
- Ability to take work direction from various leaders as well as work independently.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel. Experience with Argus and investment tools such as FactSet, Aladdin, and/or Bloomberg is a plus.
- Ability to work full time during the summer.
Additional Program Information
- Offering competitive compensation
- Full intern event program including development, networking, and social activities
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable hourly wage range for this full-time role is $25.00-$30.00 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.
Pay Transparency
The following benefits may be offered for roles working 20 or more hours per week: medical insurance; Sick and Safe Time; paid company holidays, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
INTRODUCTION
A Fixed Income Real Estate Intern is offered the opportunity to support the research and analysis functions for the Fixed Income Securitized Public and Private Debt and Commercial Mortgage Loans teams. Interns will participate in a rotational program between these two teams providing exposure to ABS, CLOs, CMBS, MBS, and Commercial Mortgage Loans specifically focused on underwriting commercial real estate debt to fit in the parameters of a Fortune 500 investment division.
This position will have daily interaction with portfolio managers, traders, and senior research analysts across the two teams and will be exposed to Industrial, Multifamily, Retail, and Office investments in markets across the United States. We are seeking candidates with a strong interest in a career in commercial mortgage underwriting and a knowledge of investment analysis. Qualified candidates will have excellent analytical problem solving and communication skills in addition to strong academic achievement. A background and/or interest in real estate is strongly preferred.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide real estate and capital market research support for analyzing and underwriting bond and mortgage investments.
- Monitoring credit risk and performance of existing investment holdings.
- Review due diligence documents associated with the origination and closing of mortgage investments.
- Perform independent research on industries and sectors within the real estate and fixed income markets.
- Participate and contribute to all aspects of the investment process including meetings with issuers and management.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Rising (juniors and) seniors with a demonstrated history of strong academic performance who are pursuing a Real Estate degree.
- A proven history of excellent academic performance (GPA 3.0+).
- Working knowledge of accounting, finance, corporate strategy, real estate and financial statistics with a working knowledge of underwriting commercial properties.
- Strong written and verbal communication, analytical problem-solving, decision-making and mathematical skills.
- Ability to take work direction from various leaders as well as work independently.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel. Experience with Argus and investment tools such as FactSet, Aladdin, and/or Bloomberg is a plus.
- Ability to work full time during the summer.
Additional Program Information
- Offering competitive compensation
- Full intern event program including development, networking, and social activities
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable hourly wage range for this full-time role is $25.00-$30.00 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.
Pay Transparency
The following benefits may be offered for roles working 20 or more hours per week: medical insurance; Sick and Safe Time; paid company holidays, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
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Get Access To All JobsReal Estate Attorney CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does working as a Real Estate Attorney on CPT count toward the 12-month full-time CPT limit that affects OPT eligibility?
Yes. Any full-time CPT authorization that totals 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including post-completion OPT. Part-time CPT at 20 hours or fewer per week does not count toward that limit. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, structure your CPT as part-time or keep full-time authorizations under 12 cumulative months.
Can an F-1 student on CPT work as a Real Estate Attorney before passing the bar exam?
Yes, but your title and tasks must reflect your unlicensed status. CPT-authorized roles for pre-bar students typically involve legal research, contract review, due diligence, and transactional support under attorney supervision, not independent legal representation. Confirm with your DSO that the job description accurately reflects supervised work, since the I-20 authorization must match your actual duties.
How do I find law firms and real estate companies that accept CPT students for attorney roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing history for legal roles, which is a strong proxy for firms that have hired international students before. Real estate-focused law firms, title insurance companies, and corporate legal departments at REITs are the most common CPT placements for JD and LLM students in this area.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my placement changes from a law firm to an in-house legal team mid-semester?
CPT authorization is employer-specific. If you move from one employer to another, even within the same practice area, your DSO must issue a new I-20 with the updated employer name and start date before you begin working. Starting at a new employer without an updated authorization, even briefly, creates an unauthorized employment violation that can affect your status.
Does a Real Estate Attorney CPT role qualify as a specialty occupation for future H-1B purposes?
Real Estate Attorney positions generally meet the specialty occupation standard because they require a JD degree in a specific legal discipline. Your CPT employment itself doesn't create H-1B visa eligibility, but the experience and the employer relationship built during CPT can support a future H-1B petition. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation at the time of the H-1B visa filing, not retroactively based on CPT work history.