What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Real Estate Paralegal position at Systems Int Ltd?
Job Overview
Description:
A multi-office, multi-state law firm seeks a talented Paralegal to help support the real estate and transactional practice group in our DC office.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assisting attorneys with real estate closings from start to finish and have fundamental understanding of title insurance commitments and surveys for commercial real estate closings
- Reviewing title and survey materials, preparing title survey objections letter and coordinating with title companies and surveyors in resolving title and survey objections
- Ordering third party services and coordinate with service providers to real estate transactions, related to surveys, zoning reports, environmental site assessments, property condition reports, permit reports, and appraisals
- Basic understanding of tenancy laws and can prepare dees
- Assisting with the preparation of due diligence checklists and review of due diligence items
- Reviewing closing documents
- Researching UCC filings and corporate documents
- Preparing closing document packages for clients
- Preparing/drafting closing document transcripts
- Preparing/drafting recordable documents for filing or recording
- Conducting general internet research
- Completing general post-closing tasks
- Assisting with formation and registration of entities, acquisition of federal employment identification numbers and related tasks
- Under the supervision of an attorney, drafting, editing, cite-checking and otherwise assisting in the preparation of loan, purchase, sale, loan servicing and ancillary documents
- Overall support to the real estate and transactions group
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Can electronically record deeds in Simpli-file
- Has used MD and DC deed recording electronic systems
- Detail oriented with strong organization and time management skills
- Aptitude and willingness to work on complex procedures
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate potentially detailed and complex information to others
- Ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously and willingness to work extra hours as needed
- Problem solving, analytical and research skills
- Motivated self-started with a positive attitude
- Willingness to work both independently and as a part of a team in a deadline-driven environment
- Commitment to professional growth and development
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and aptitude for quickly learning various other programs
Education/Job Experience Requirements:
- Experienced real estate paralegal with 2-5 years desired
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
