Real Estate Paralegal
Real Estate Paralegal
Job Description:
The Paralegal II applies knowledge of real estate processes and its associated procedures to provide fundamental assistance to lawyers.
In this capacity, the Paralegal II will:
* Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work;
* Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified);
* Under the supervision of an attorney, assist with closings by preparing and finalizing transactional and legal documents;
* Create closing binders, update closing checklist, and track status updates;
* Organize, review, and maintain documents and files related to real estate transactions;
* Order and review lien searches and corporate organizational documents;
* Prepare and inventory signature pages from various parties;
* Draft and file UCC financing statements;
* Partner and coordinate with internal resources and third-party vendor services as needed;
* Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs;
* Work overtime as required; travel as required; and
* Handle additional related projects as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
* At least 2 years of Paralegal experience (required);
* At least 2 years' real estate experience (preferred); and
* Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
Proficiencies:
* Proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;
* Proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;
* Proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;
* Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;
* Experience with timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and
* Knowledge of legal billing processes.