Paralegal – Real Estate

Job Description:

Expected responsibilities will include:

• Perform and coordinate due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports and underlying documents
• Assist in preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents
• Coordinate closing of successful real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings, debt and equity transactions; create and manage signature page packages and delivery of all documents and deliverables; confirm contents of appropriate closing checklists; handle recording requirements at closing; and create and assemble closing books with detailed indices
• Prepare, review and file UCC financing statements
• Order and evaluate UCC, lien, litigation and similar searches
• Handle entity formation and maintenance along with related filings
• Review and assemble officer's certificates, resolutions, organizational documents and other closing deliverables (familiarity with drafting such deliverables based on precedent and under attorney supervision preferred)
• Work on special assignments that may require conducting routine fact or legal research, preparing reports and handling associated filings
• Interface with firm clients and other outside entities regarding assigned matters
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Position qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree required or Paralegal Certificate and equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of real estate experience required, preferably in a law firm setting, an in-house legal department or a title company
• Large and sophisticated transaction experience is preferred. Title and survey proficiency is required
• Hospitality experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision are essential
• Must have superior client service and communication skills
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Must have the ability to interact and work productively with all levels of lawyers, paraprofessionals and business services team members
• Must demonstrate strong verbal, written, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain discretion and privacy with confidential matters and documents
• Ability to recognize and comprehend facts and legal concepts
• Strong computer technical skills and demonstrated ability to learn new technologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PDF creation tool(s), document management software and Elite or other timekeeping software is required
• Ability to work overtime as needed