Real Estate Paralegal
Real Estate Paralegal
Job Description:
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Order and review title/survey documents, review leases, and prepare abstract summaries
- Participate in closings (ranging from small single-site closings to large multi-site, multi-state, multi-million dollar closings)
- Experience in commercial real estate finance transactions
- Participate in/assist with managing due diligence document reviews
- Coordinate the recordation of mortgages and other documents
- Prepare and file UCC statements
- Coordinate post-closing distributions and other post-closing work including the preparation of closing sets for all involved parties;
- Assist associates with closing checklists and preparation of post-closing document files;
- Prepare and coordinate filing of organizational documents including EINS, Certificates of Formation, local applications of authority, etc.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
Education/Training/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal program is a plus
Professional Experience:
- 3+ years of experience
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Performance Traits:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
- Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
- Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills