Real Estate Paralegal - Law Firm

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in due diligence review of title, survey, zoning and related documents
• Drafting, editing, and conforming legal documents and correspondence
• Ordering and negotiating title, survey and zoning reports
• Identifying, analyzing and summarizing title, survey and zoning issues
• Negotiating title insurance, surveys and zoning reports to correct title defects and issue clear title
• Verify accuracy of final title insurance policies, surveys and zoning reports
• Obtain services from outside contractors, including research services, filing services, and printing services
• Process bills and disbursement paperwork in connection with those services
• Organize, prepare and coordinate escrow closings for purchase, sale and finance transactions
• Assist attorneys in preparing closing documents
• Review settlement statements, signature pages, closing logistics, document execution, recordation, delivery of agreements and documents to the various parties
• Handle post-closing matters including filing UCCs and preparation of closing binders
• May be asked to provide general supervision of project assistants and other clerical staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Paralegal certification is a plus
• Minimum of five (5) years at a large law firm as a Real Estate paralegal is preferred
• Must possess good organizational and communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft software skills
• Title, survey, and zoning examination experience
• A willingness to learn
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Pay

The starting salary range for this New York position is $100,000 - $130,000.

Schedule

Details regarding the schedule can be found in the job listing.

Benefits

Jones Day offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees.