Real Estate Paralegal

About the role

The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team providing essential support on commercial real estate transactions in a collaborative and client-focused environment. This position offers the opportunity to build deep transactional experience within a national practice.

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.

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; or
• Two years’ experience in the area of specialization for which the candidate is being considered or other comparable experience; or
• Unique qualifications, experience, or training which fill a specific need within FBT Gibbons.
• Three to five years of experience as a real estate paralegal with title review experience.
• Strong research skills.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with set goals and achieve them.
• Critical thinking ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and with time constraints.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Proficient computer skills using MS Office applications.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of real estate laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Benefits

FBT Gibbons offers a competitive salary and a 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. Benefit offerings and eligibility vary by location and are subject to applicable plan terms and legal requirements.