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.

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

Pay

The pay range for this position is $41,600.00 - $54,080.00 per year.

Benefits

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