What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Real Estate Title Searcher position at Hinman Howard & Kattell LLP?
Description
This is an opening for a paralegal with at least three years’ experience working in our Binghamton office. Provides title services for a multi-branch regional law firm. Responsible for supporting real estate transactions by assembling abstracts of title, obtain tax documentation or performing other research related to escrow and title closings. This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week) with benefits.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducts title searches to compile abstracts of title and continuations of same ranging in complexity, that require research and investigation
- Work may be done in an office, remotely, or traveling to court houses, municipalities and other government entities to perform the searches
- Searches can include both commercial and residential transactions
- Performs a wide range of support functions to assist in departmental processes
- Follows clearly defined procedures to complete daily tasks and responsibilities
- Uses existing procedures to solve straightforward problems
- Uses basic communication skills to address internal and/or external clients and/or team members
- Individual contributor working with autonomy
- Communicate directly with attorneys, realtors and title companies
- Research and respond to inquiries and requests for information
- Provide other support as needed
Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong word processing skills including Microsoft Word.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.
- Detail oriented.
- Familiar with computer research of land records in multiple counties, primarily in New York State.
- Ability to handle and adjust effectively to competing deadlines and priorities.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- High level of professionalism.
- Reliable personal transportation.
- Overtime as necessary.