Paralegal Assistant

About the role

This position focuses on commercial transactions, providing support for residential title work for properties in Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Examine abstracts of title, public records, and legal documents to determine the status of title for commercial properties.
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive title commitments in accordance with company and underwriter guidelines.
• Identify and resolve title issues, including liens, encumbrances, and ownership discrepancies.
• Review attorney title opinions and Form 900s to issue Iowa Title Guaranty commitments and final certificates.
• Ensure compliance with Iowa Title Guaranty program requirements and maintain up-to-date knowledge of program changes.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, underwriters, and internal teams to clarify and resolve title matters.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all title files and issued commitments.
• Assist with curative work and coordinate with abstractors and legal professionals as needed.

Skills

• Administrative support
• Legal administrative
• Filing
• Paralegal skills
• Legal support
• Legal document preparation
• Legal administration

Qualifications

Preferred 1 to 3 years in a paralegal role.

Work Environment

The work environment involves working with a team of legal and administrative professionals, utilizing legal and administrative software and tools. The dress code is professional attire, reflecting the legal nature of the work.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $41,600.00 - $54,080.00 per year. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Sioux Falls, SD.