PART-TIME REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a detail-oriented part-time real estate paralegal to assist our lawyers. The working hours will be in the afternoons and will be approximately 15-25 per week. You will be preparing real estate documents and handling closings from start to finish.
To ensure success as a real estate paralegal, you should demonstrate solid knowledge of real estate proceedings and experience in a similar role. An outstanding real estate paralegal will be someone whose expertise contributes to the timely finalization of real estate transactions.
Salary commensurate with experience
REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handling closings from start to finish.
- Assessing and preparing contracts, lease agreements, and closing documents.
- Reviewing financing options, lending requirements, title affidavits, and bankruptcy claims.
- Facilitating communication between property owners, landlords, clients, and lawyers.
- Conducting research and distributing real estate documents.
- Analyzing title documents and legal descriptions of property.
- Documenting processes, as well as maintaining hard copy files and electronic records.
- Answering client questions and escalating serious concerns.
- Keeping clients informed of progress made with real estate applications.
- Submitting accurate legal documents in a timely manner.
REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate's degree in paralegal studies, or similar.
- Post-bachelor's degree paralegal certification with a real estate focus preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience as a real estate paralegal.
- Extensive knowledge of real estate documents, contracts, applications, and submissions.
- Competency in legal project management software.
- Superb organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.