Real Estate Paralegal

About the Role

A detail-oriented and proactive Real Estate Paralegal to assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a motivated paralegal professional committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Review surveys, title commitments, exception documents, lending requirements, investor requirements, and analyze title documents and legal descriptions of property.
• Assist with documents relating to real estate acquisition, disposition, loan, and construction matters, including operating or partnership agreements, purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, standard construction contracts, and other closing and post-closing documents.
• Facilitate communication between various parties and distribute real estate documents.
• Prepare ancillary real estate transaction documents such as escrow instructions, deeds, easements, owner's affidavits, closing certificates, and entitlements.
• Provide general assistance in limited liability company, partnership, real estate, lending, construction, and leasing transactions.
• Proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Analyze and summarize documents, zoning ordinances, and statutes for attorney review.
• Work closely with attorneys to resolve day-to-day issues and support a broad range of commercial transactions and projects.
• Document processes and maintain hard copy files and electronic records.
• Perform legal due diligence.
• Answer questions, escalate concerns, and keep parties informed of progress with real estate/financing applications.
• Assist in the closing process, including coordinating signature pages from relevant parties.
• Collect and notarize original signature pages.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree with paralegal certification (real estate focus preferred) or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a real estate paralegal; experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Proven background in Affordable Housing and real estate.
• Must be or willing to become a notary.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record and certificate of personal auto liability insurance.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of real estate documents, contracts, and applications related to limited liability companies, partnerships, acquisition, financing, construction, and leasing transactions.
• Ability to maintain high-quality performance with varied deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical ability, research skills, and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively across broad functional and organizational lines.
• Self-starter who thrives in a team environment and collaborates with management, clients, in-house counsel, outside counsel, and staff.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; skill in gathering and analyzing information.
• Ability to organize, manage, and assemble multiple documents for closings.
• Strong stakeholder service skills, dedication to dependability and punctuality, and a strong work ethic.