What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Dionisi, O'Rourke & Bradford, LLP?
Paralegal
Dionisi, O'Rourke & Bradford, LLP | Sudbury, MA
The Opportunity Dionisi, O'Rourke & Bradford, LLP is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Paralegal to join our small, busy practice in Sudbury. In this full-time role, you will primarily support several attorneys with real estate transactions, while also providing assistance with litigation and estate planning files. If you have a strong background in residential real estate law, impeccable organizational skills, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you!
What You Will Do
Manage real estate closings from the initial contract through post-closing, ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage.
Prepare, review, and manage all closing documents, including Closing Disclosures, ALTA forms, HUD-1 Settlement Statements, Title Commitments, and Closing Protection Letters.
Order and carefully review all necessary documents for purchase and sale files.
Conduct thorough title reviews, identify potential issues that may impact clear title, and coordinate with relevant parties to resolve them prior to closing.
Communicate directly with seller attorneys, lenders, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, buyers, and sellers to coordinate closing logistics and documentation.
Provide dependable support to attorneys for litigation and estate planning files as needed.
What You Need (Qualifications)
Required: Strong knowledge of title commitments, title review, and the full real estate closing process.
Required: Hands-on experience preparing Closing Disclosures, ALTA Settlement Statements, and HUD-1 forms.
Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of experience in residential real estate law.
Excellent communication skills and the professional confidence to work directly with external counsel, lenders, brokers, and clients.
Ability to take direction well, but also work independently with minimal supervision.
A team-oriented mindset with a high level of professionalism and exceptional attention to detail.
Compensation
Starting salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with your experience and qualifications.
Salary : $25 - $35