Legal Assistant - Real Estate Sales and Purchase Transactions Illinois
Legal Assistant - Real Estate Sales and Purchase Transactions Illinois
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3years
30 - 30
1 Vacancy
Job Description
- Contract Management:
- Draft review and revise real estate contracts riders and amendments.
- Track key contract deadlines (e.g. attorney review period inspection contingencies mortgage contingency dates).
- Draft review and revise real estate contracts riders and amendments.
- Communication:
- Serve as a liaison between clients attorneys real estate agents lenders title companies and municipal offices.
- Regularly update all parties on transaction status and next steps.
- Serve as a liaison between clients attorneys real estate agents lenders title companies and municipal offices.
- Title and Survey Review:
- Order title commitments and surveys.
- Review title documents identify issues (such as liens judgments or encroachments) and assist attorneys in resolving them.
- Coordinate title curative work when necessary.
- Order title commitments and surveys.
- Document Preparation:
- Draft closing documents including deeds affidavits bills of sale transfer declarations (such as the Illinois PTAX forms) and closing statements.
- Prepare or coordinate homeowner association disclosures if applicable.
- Draft closing documents including deeds affidavits bills of sale transfer declarations (such as the Illinois PTAX forms) and closing statements.
- Closing Coordination:
- Schedule closings with all parties.
- Ensure that all documents and funds are in order for closing.
- Work with title companies to finalize closing packages and settlement statements.
- Prepare and deliver seller/buyer documents for remote or inperson signings.
- Schedule closings with all parties.
- PostClosing:
- Confirm recording of documents with the county recorder s office.
- Handle postclosing tasks such as disbursing funds delivering final title policies and filing transfer documents with municipalities if needed.
- Confirm recording of documents with the county recorder s office.
- Compliance and Administration:
- Ensure compliance with Illinois state laws and local municipal requirements (like transfer stamps zoning certifications).
- Maintain organized and accurate transaction files both digital and physical.
- Ensure compliance with Illinois state laws and local municipal requirements (like transfer stamps zoning certifications).
Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of Illinois real estate law especially regarding residential and commercial transactions.
- Proficiency with real estate software (like Clio Qualia or similar) and title company platforms.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to track multiple transactions simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and review.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a deadlinedriven environment.
Benefits
- Prior experience in real estate escrow or a legal/administrative office setting
- Knowledge of Illinois real estate procedures and documentation
- Familiarity with MLS DocuSign and CRM platforms (Clio)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and multitask effectively in a fastpaced environment
- High level of discretion and professionalism
- Illinois real estate license is a plus but not required
Skills and Qualifications: Strong understanding of Illinois real estate law, especially regarding residential and commercial transactions. Proficiency with real estate software (like Clio, Qualia, or similar) and title company platforms. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to track multiple transactions simultaneously. Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and review. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Education
None
Employment Type
Full Time
