Real Estate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal

About the Role:

A well-established full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support its Real Estate Department. This role is integral to the successful execution of complex real estate transactions working closely with attorneys clients lenders and third parties from initial due diligence through post-closing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented highly organized and comfortable managing multiple transactions in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional and confidential communication with clients and transaction parties
• Accurately record and manage billable time
• Order title reports and assist attorneys with title and survey review
• Track and manage all critical transaction deadlines
• Draft and coordinate closing agendas acquisition and financing documents corporate/LLC consents and certificates and closing statements
• Coordinate all aspects of real estate closings
• Prepare and organize closing binders and maintain post-closing checklists and schedules
• Order and manage documents searches status certificates tax waivers municipal lien certificates and other public records
• Communicate with clients lenders title companies and other stakeholders to ensure timely completion of transactions

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) required
• Minimum of 10 years of real estate paralegal experience

Why You Should Join:

• Join a respected and collaborative legal team handling sophisticated real estate transactions
• Work on end-to-end deals that provide variety responsibility and professional growth
• Be trusted with a high level of autonomy while working closely with experienced attorneys
• Stable long-term opportunity with a competitive compensation package
• Environment that values professionalism accuracy and strong client relationships
• Opportunity to leverage your deep real estate experience in a role where your expertise truly matters

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong ability to read analyze and interpret complex legal documents and correspondence
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to draft detailed and accurate legal documents
• Advanced proficiency with word processing spreadsheet software and general computer applications
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously under time constraints
• High attention to detail including strong proofreading skills for legal and transactional documents
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients attorneys and staff
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively anticipate needs and prioritize effectively
• Capacity to remain focused and mentally alert while handling multiple transactions
• Ability to travel locally and statewide to private and public buildings as needed to support attorneys and client matters

Compensation:

$100000 $115000 commensurate with experience