Real Estate Paralegal

About the role

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in their Bluffton, SC office for a full-time, experienced real estate paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze abstract and title documents in order to assist in preparation for residential and commercial real estate closings
• Review loan documents from lenders for the purpose of preparing residential and commercial real estate closings
• Draft closing disclosures, deeds, affidavits, legal descriptions, HUD, and other required closing documents
• Establish, organize and maintain files, closing documents, document binders, and lists
• Prorate taxes and other property assessments
• Conduct research and locate tax information, zoning, development regulations, and other information
• Aid in the preparation of closings by preparing executable closing documents, disbursement requests, and correspondence
• Serve as a liaison between clients, realtors, lenders, abstractors, title underwriters, and attorneys
• Maintain and balance incoming and outgoing closing funds
• Other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, paralegal degree or certification, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least three years of experience in real estate transactions is required
• Proficiency in Qualia preferred; MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is required
• Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
• Strong communication and drafting skills
• Must work well in a collaborative legal team environment
• Some overtime may be required

Benefits

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.

Pay

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Schedule

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