Real Estate Paralegal

Job Description:

Paralegal Responsibilities

• Review and prepare real estate and loan closing documents, including deeds, easements, and related transactional materials.
• Conduct due diligence, including title and survey review; order and analyze third-party, zoning, UCC, bankruptcy, title, and entity reports.
• Prepare closing checklists and documents and coordinate real estate transaction closings.
• Organize closing documents and binders.
• Conduct entity searches and prepare, file, and maintain formation and governance documents.
• Manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and adapt procedures to meet business needs.
• Apply analytical, problem-solving, and technology skills to complete work efficiently and accurately.
• Perform document review and factual and procedural research aligned with client objectives.
• Maintain client files and oversee work of other paralegals, as needed.
• Comply with billing and administrative requirements, including daily time entry and weekly timesheet submission.

Job Requirements:

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; four years of commercial real estate experience in a law firm preferred. Notary Public license a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, follow complex instructions accurately, and meet deadlines under pressure with shifting priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accountability, with the ability to work independently and proactively resolve issues with minimal supervision.
• Effective collaborator with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to research, synthesize, and clearly communicate complex information; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to work overtime and travel as business needs require.