Real Estate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal Overview

• The Real Estate Paralegal will support a dynamic legal team specializing in commercial real estate transactions.
• This role involves managing title, survey, and zoning requirements, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and other staff to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Prepare and record real estate and corporate documents, supporting complex transactions.
• Maintain organized files and documentation for real estate projects and transactions.
• Contribute to a busy practice with significant opportunities for professional growth.
• Work in a hybrid environment with a minimum of four days onsite weekly.
• Engage in overtime and weekend work as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1650 hours annually.

Real Estate Paralegal Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee and complete all title, zoning, and survey requirements and related documentation.
• Obtain tax numbers, bills, exemptions, and assist with tax divisions and consolidations.
• Prepare and record real estate documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review title commitments, supporting documents, and surveys for legal transactions.
• Prepare, amend, modify, and terminate UCC forms as required.
• Assemble closing binders and signature pages for real estate transactions.
• Maintain organized files and documentation for real estate transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegal managers on assigned projects.
• Ensure confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive legal information.

Real Estate Paralegal Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of paralegal experience in commercial real estate practice at a medium or large law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of title, survey, and zoning requirements is essential.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines effectively.
• Paralegal certificate is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion in legal matters.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to interact with diverse teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet billable hour requirements.