Real Estate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal

JOB DESCRIPTION

·        Assist with ordering title insurance, clearing title encumbrances, reviewing title reports, surveys, and documents of record.

·        Prepare mortgage documents, execution of documents and arrangement, and oversight of escrow closings with title companies.

·        Prepare, monitor and track closing documents, closing checklists, deeds and transfer tax returns.

·        Coordinate and organize signature pages in preparation for closings.

·        Assist with closings, including attendance at closings and post-closing matters.

·        Create limited liability companies, including preparation of formation documents, ordering searches, UCC filings and overseeing all filing requirements.

·        Support multi-state commercial transactions, including: survey review, review of title insurance commitments and policies, document production and proofreading, assistance with the production and execution of mortgage documents and work on closings.

·        Review underlying title exception documents; review title insurance commitments; review surveys and property descriptions (including negotiation of survey certifications); negotiate title insurance coverage on complex commercial transactions; negotiate title endorsements and affirmative coverage; act as primary contact with surveyors and title companies on the above.

·        Perform real estate due diligence (including lease reviews); order and review flood hazard determinations and related required flood insurance; review departmental searches including zoning letters, PZR reports, certificates of occupancy, judgment and lien searches, environmental reports, housing building and fire department reports.

·        Other responsibilities as they may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

·        A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4-5 years’ experience as a legal assistant in Real Estate required.

·        Strong client service and demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

·        Ability to handle and complete multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.

·        Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize.

·        Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.

·        Strong attention-to-detail, spelling and grammar skills.

·        Ability to think critically and analytically and exhibit sound judgment.

·        Effective and proactive team player.

·        Flexible and available to work overtime as needed (includes evening and weekend).

·        Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

·        Notary public.