Real Estate Paralegal

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft and analyze legal documentation for both residential and commercial property matters, including agreements, leases, settlement statements, deeds, title work, and associated transaction materials.
• Examine title and lien reports to identify and address any discrepancies or encumbrances.
• Serve as a liaison among financial institutions, title agents, brokers, municipal entities, and clients to ensure smooth progress of real estate transactions.
• Track important deadlines and confirm all paperwork is submitted and recorded in a timely, compliant manner.
• Generate closing summaries and handle the accurate allocation and distribution of transaction funds.
• Evaluate land surveys, zoning assessments, and UCC documentation.
• Prepare and submit entity formation and business registration documents when required.
• Keep both digital and hard copy records well-organized and up-to-date.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• At least five years of hands-on experience supporting real estate legal matters in a paralegal capacity.
• A bachelor's degree or higher level of education.
• Availability for a full-time, on-site schedule from Monday through Friday.
• Proficiency with common office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Skilled in electronic and physical document filing, including in-person courthouse or municipal submissions.
• Capable of resolving workflow and deadline challenges independently with minimal oversight.
• Prior experience using legal practice management tools such as Clio and NetDocuments.