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Reputable law firm seeking a Real Estate Paralegal with 3+ years' experience.
Job Responsibility:
Provide direct support to three attorneys
Document preparation and review including drafting and reviewing contracts, leases, deeds, homesteads, amendments, subleases and purchase assignments, as well as preparing closing checklists and resolutions for real estate transactions
Title and legal research including conducting research on property titles, zoning, environmental conditions, land use, and financing requirements to ensure compliance and accuracy
Assist with coordination of transactions with clients and other parties involved in the purchase and sale of real estate
Assist with closings including attendance as needed, reviewing documents and preparing closing statements
File management and due date tracking including organizing files and documentation, following up on open items, meeting deadlines and coordinating with team to ensure timely completion of tasks
Draft applications, responses to requests for information, extension requests, etc.
Draft engagement letters for new clients and edit same in conjunction with attorney oversight
send engagement letters for signature and track completion
Assist with records management on site and preparation of boxes for transfer to off site storage
Participate in firm wide meetings
Ensure documents and emails are properly saved in Firm's electronic document management system and/or paper files
Calculate and calendar deadlines to ensure attorney and practice group calendars are accurate
Communicate supplies needs to reception for ordering
Communicate with clients, consultants and attorneys on client matters
Prepare documents for client signature
Serve as a witness for document signings
E-File documents
Enter time entries for self and for attorneys into the firm's timekeeping and billing system
Open new matters and edit matter profiles in the firm's timekeeping and billing system
Prepare physical files for new matters as needed
Organize files and maintain file inventory lists
Scanning, copying, filing and mailing
Open and process mail on a daily basis
Schedule client meetings
Greet clients and seat them for meetings
Demonstrate a high level of ethical conduct and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive client and personnel information
Perform other special projects and duties, as assigned
Requirements:
Minimum of 3+ years Real Estate Paralegal experience
Associate of Arts or equivalent college experience
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Certificate from an accredited paralegal studies program optional
Notary preferred or willing to apply
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Outlook
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Familiarity with Qualia (closing software) a plus but will train
Nice to have:
Notary preferred or willing to apply
Familiarity with Qualia (closing software) a plus but will train