Paralegal - Real Estate

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review real estate contracts, purchase agreements, leases, deeds, title affidavits, closing documents, and other legal forms.
• Conduct thorough title and survey review to verify property ownership, identify liens, encumbrances, and other legal issues affecting the title.
• Communicate with clients, providing updates on transaction status, addressing questions, and gathering necessary information.
• Research relevant real estate laws, regulations, and case precedents to ensure compliance.
• Manage the closing process, including coordinating with lenders, title companies, and other parties to ensure all necessary documents are prepared and executed on time.
• Perform due diligence checks on properties, including reviewing property reports, zoning reports, and environmental assessments.
• Maintain accurate and organized client files, including electronic records.
• Stay updated on legal requirements and ensure all real estate transactions comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare documents or proofread documents prepared by the attorney. Prepare related entity documents, including resolutions authorizing the transaction.
• Accurately record time worked and enter time and description into time and billing system.

Job Requirements

• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree with a major in paralegal studies, or
• A Bachelor’s degree with an unrelated major, and have:
• A certificate from an ABA approved paralegal training program specializing in the area for which the candidate is being considered;
• Two years’ experience in the area of specialization for which the candidate is being considered or other comparable experience;
• Unique qualifications, experience, or training which fill a specific need within FBT Gibbons.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a real estate paralegal, including title review experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and other transaction parties.
• Ability to work toward established goals, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work product.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other standard office technology.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience as a real estate paralegal, including title review experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and other transaction parties.
• Ability to work toward established goals, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work product.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other standard office technology.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing.