Paralegal-Legal Assistant

OPPORTUNITY

Do work that has a positive impact on individuals, families and communities. Work with our clients and their stakeholders to help make their dreams a reality. With deep expertise in the affordable housing sector, Saad & Saad LLP and Star Title Agency LLC help our clients develop safe, essential housing that revives communities and provides individuals and families opportunities to flourish.

Why Work at Saad & Saad LLP?

• Everyone’s voice counts. We listen to and welcome your ideas.
• It’s a collaborative, team-oriented culture, with a lot of variety in your work.
• We’re growing, which means there are ample opportunities for you to grow and advance!
• High-functioning, professional business operating structure and company culture.

We have a unique opening for a highly organized and career-oriented Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our expert team of legal, title and escrow professionals. We provide unparalleled service with a hands-on, client-focused approach. We take pride in our impeccable attention to detail and creative problem-solving abilities, and work collaboratively – with our clients, stakeholders, and team members – to bring every project to successful completion. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to join us.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting lawyers and law and title associates in accurately preparing, organizing and filing various legal and title documents. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Meet with attorneys, co-workers, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned projects.
• Provide administrative, documentary, and ongoing research support to attorneys.
• Research legal and title issues and supporting law by using online and offline resources.
• Prepare and file documents with courts, counties and other governmental offices.
• Organize and archive documents related to completed and ongoing projects, according to established standards.
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal and title articles, judicial and title decisions and underwriting, and other legal and title sources; provide written analysis to attorneys and co-workers.
• Serve as communication liaison between the firm’s attorneys, title officers, counterparties, and clients.
• Draft documents, send to attorneys and title officers for final review.
• Review documents to ensure factual elements (e.g., names, addresses, signature blocks, loan amounts, etc.) are current and correct, and proof for typographical errors.
• Assemble clients’ diligence submission packages for investors, lenders, and state agencies (e.g., OHFA, HUD, USDA, etc.).
• Perform escrow, title and survey processing.
• Complete checklists and prepare documents for Residential and Commercial closings.
• Assist attorneys in handling USDA, Rural Development transactions; complete USDA forms.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Working knowledge (conditioned upon experience) of (a) terminology, principles, and research methods for legal, title, and survey projects; (b) governmental and other offices processes; and (c) and other related matters as job may dictate.
• Exceptional attention to details; sees what others often miss.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with legal and title and survey research and processing software such as LexisNexis, SoftPro and other software.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Proficient with using project management and file sharing software (e.g., Sharefile, Box, Dropbox, Procurem, etc.)

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as paralegal studies, legal studies, or business law.
• Paralegal certification a plus and title experience a plus.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or title assistant.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, typing on a keyboard, and viewing computer monitor(s).
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Occasional evening and weekends required, particularly during project closings.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Would you agree to a background check?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
• Real estate law: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person