Real Estate Paralegal

The team at Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil. PLLC is seeking two (2) REAL ESTATE PARALEGALS/LEGAL ASSISTANTS. These individuals must excel in a fast-paced work environment and work well individually and as part of a legal team.

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION TO APPLY CORRECTLY

Job Duties:

• Working closely with the real estate attorney to assist in handling closings from start to finish
• Answer phones professionally and evaluate the call to properly direct the caller
• Preparing and drafting closing disclosures, Settlement Statements
• Maintaining attorney calendars and closing files
• Scheduling appointments, closings, and consultations
• Maintain and balance incoming and outgoing closing funds
• Serving as a liaison between the clients, realtors, lenders, title searcher, title insurance companies, and attorney
• Scan documents into an electronic filing system and categorize documents accordingly
• Preparing seller and buyer information sheets, and closing documents
• Reviewing, double check, and supplement title opinions
• Maintaining a clean and inviting work environment
• Maintain and balance incoming and outgoing closing funds
• Closing files and submit final title policies
• Prorate taxes and other property assessments

To be considered candidates must have:

• Positive and inclusive attitude
• Excellent calendaring and organization skills
• Effective communication skills, particularly when dealing with individuals
• Ability to remain professional and courteous during stressful circumstances
• Basic computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work well in a collaborative legal team environment
• Impeccable with numbers

Additional Characteristics Considered, but not required:

· Customer service background

· Title search experience

· Softpro software familiarity

· Real Estate experience

Location: Gastonia and Mount Holly, NC (124 W. Catawba Avenue, Mount Holly, NC 28120)

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours), Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 5:30 pm

Pay: $15.00 for entry level applicants corresponding/equivalent pay for applicants with experience

Benefits: We provide paid time off and paid holidays, a safe harbor 401(k), access to health insurance and supplemental benefits, and a work-life balance.

To apply: If you are interested in applying for this job, DO NOT hit the apply button on this website. Instead, send an email to stephen(at)shws.law with no more than two paragraphs about why you are interested in this job and attach your resume. The subject line must be “I love real estate!” and “bonus points” are given to applicants who include their best attorney joke.

Experience:

• Experience preferred

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person