Real Estate Paralegal

Growing East Memphis law firm is seeking an experienced real estate paralegal to join its team.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Real Estate Paralegal include, but are not limited to:

·        Processing residential and commercial closing transactions from start to finish, working closely with

Buyers, Sellers, Real Estate Agents and Brokers, Lenders, etc.

·        Develop and maintain good working relationships with clients, lenders, and realtors in person and

over the telephone.

·        Maintain client confidentiality.

·        Review of purchase agreements with attention to critical dates and closing conditions.

·        Review and preparation of closing statements and closing documents, receive and organize lender

documents, coordinate closings with clients, balance files, process checks and disbursements, and

process files post-closing.

·        Organizing and fulfilling conditions necessary to satisfy title requirements.

·        Monitor and manage all aspects of complex real estate transactions including loan closings and

supporting attorneys as needed.

Qualifications:

·        Minimum of 2 years of experience as a real estate closer/legal assistant/paralegal (preferred)

·        Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

·        Must be proficient in SoftPro, or similar software

·        Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

·        Must be detail-oriented

·        Working knowledge of legal documents and how they affect title to real property

·        Must be able to process files from start of contract until post-closing

·        Ability to accurately prepare CDs, ALTAs, and to balance and disburse files

·        Excellent prioritizing and multitasking skills

·        Ability to work well in a collaborative legal team environment