What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Teksky?
Position Overview
A growing law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Real Estate Paralegal to support attorneys throughout all phases of residential real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with real estate closings, legal document preparation, title matters, due diligence, and transaction coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and organize contracts, closing documents, disclosures, and related correspondence.
- Support attorneys throughout residential real estate transactions from initial documentation through closing.
- Perform due diligence, including reviewing property records and gathering supporting documentation.
- Assist with title insurance matters, including reviewing title commitments and coordinating with title companies to resolve title issues.
- Coordinate with clients, lenders, real estate agents, and title companies to facilitate smooth closings.
- Track important transaction dates, deadlines, and required documentation.
- Maintain accurate and organized transaction files and ensure documents are properly executed.
- Communicate with clients regarding case updates, documentation requests, and non-legal procedural questions.
- Provide support on leases and basic commercial real estate matters as needed.
Qualifications
- Prior paralegal or real estate closing experience in a law firm, title company, or similar environment.
- Strong experience with residential real estate document preparation.
- Knowledge of due diligence and title insurance processes.
- Ability to review title commitments and assist with title issue resolution.
- Familiarity with leases and basic commercial real estate concepts is preferred.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple files and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional client-service approach.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal/real estate practice management systems.
- Paralegal certificate or relevant legal/real estate education and experience preferred.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,001