Real Estate Paralegal

Responsibilities: Draft and review real estate contracts, purchase agreements, leases, deeds, title affidavits, closing documents, and other legal forms. Conduct thorough title and survey review to verify property ownership and identify any liens, encumbrances, and other legal issues affecting the title. Communicate with clients, providing updates on transaction status, addressing questions, and gathering necessary information. Research relevant real estate laws, regulations, and case precedents to ensure compliance. Manage the closing process, coordinating with lenders, title companies, and other parties to ensure all necessary documents are prepared and executed on time. Perform due diligence checks on properties, including reviewing property reports, zoning reports, and environmental assessments. Maintain accurate and organized client files, including electronic records. Stay updated on legal requirements and ensure all real estate transactions comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Prepare documents or proofread documents prepared by the attorney. Prepare related entity documents, including resolutions authorizing the transaction. Accurately record time worked and enter time and description into time and billing system.

Qualifications: Candidates should have 5+ years of experience handling all stages of real estate closings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, business acumen, outstanding attention to detail, and a teamwork focus. An associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, or a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field combined with an ABA-approved paralegal certificate or relevant experience in the area of specialization. 5+ years of experience as a real estate paralegal with title review experience. Extremely accurate and detailed in their paperwork. Ability to work with set goals and achieve them. Critical thinking ability. Ability to work under pressure and with time constraints. Ability to work independently and as a team. Strong organizational and attention to detail skills. Flexibility to work overtime as needed. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Work Hours: The position requires a full-time commitment with standard work hours.