Real Estate Paralegal

A law firm is seeking an experienced real estate paralegal to join a collaborative legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting commercial real estate transactions, with exposure to real estate finance matters preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

·         Order and review title commitments, title exception documents, and surveys, prepare title and survey summaries, communicate with attorneys and title agents regarding title issues, and assist with the negotiation of title insurance policy coverage.

·         Review and prepare general correspondence, escrow instructions, deeds, and other property transfer documents.

·         Review and prepare loan documents, including deeds of trust, promissory notes, and guarantees, by incorporating terms of loan commitments into form documents.

·         Review and prepare lease and easement agreements.

·         Review and prepare abstracts for purchase and sale contracts, leases, and other real estate documents.

·         Order and review searches of state and local courts and governmental agencies for UCC filings, bankruptcy, and judgment records.

·         Obtain, review, and prepare corporate entity documents, including formation and governance documents, and authorizing consents and resolutions related to purchasing, selling, and financing real property.

·         Prepare and manage closing checklists, outlining critical dates and the responsibilities of all parties.

·         Track and calendar important dates.

·         Coordinate closings with various parties, including buyers, sellers, lenders, title insurance companies, exchange companies, escrow agents, and their respective attorneys.

·         Coordinate preparation and review of settlement statements, including the gathering and proration of figures from lenders, tax authorities, and other parties.

·         Organize closing documents and other files, including client-produced templates and forms.

This role involves regular client interaction and close collaboration with attorneys and other transaction participants. The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with standard office software, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and as part of a team.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skill set.