Real Estate Paralegal

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to support complex real estate transactions, legal research, and document management within a fast-paced law office environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, extensive paralegal experience, and a passion for delivering exceptional legal administrative support. Join us to contribute to impactful projects and grow your career in a collaborative and energetic setting.

Duties

• Assist attorneys with all phases of real estate transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, deeds, titles, and closing documents.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research across various practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, UCC law, landlord-tenant law, securities law.
• Manage and organize case files using document management systems like Lawcus and LexisNexis; ability to search public records through portals like SearchIQS; ensure all documents are accurate, complete, and properly filed.
• Perform detailed document review and proofreading to ensure legal accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support project management efforts by coordinating deadlines, tracking case progress, and facilitating communication among team members.
• Prepare legal drafts such as contracts, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents with precision and clarity.
• Conduct interviews with clients or witnesses when necessary; gather relevant information to support case development.

Qualifications

• Proven paralegal experience in a busy law office environment with direct real estate transaction experience. Must be able to handle a complete transaction from contract to closing.
• Strong knowledge of real estate law, estate planning, environmental law, UCC law, landlord-tenant issues, securities law.
• Proficiency in legal case management software such as Lawcus; experience with document management systems and ability complete a full HUD-1 and Statement of Sale.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for interviewing clients or witnesses and drafting clear legal documents.
• Demonstrated ability to handle administrative tasks including data entry, filing systems management, transcription services, proofreading documents, and maintaining meticulous records.
• Strong phone etiquette coupled with professional interpersonal skills for interacting with clients and team members alike. Join our team if you’re eager to leverage your paralegal expertise in a vibrant environment that values innovation, accuracy, and proactive support!

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person