Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. is seeking an experienced Real Estate Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our growing Real Estate Practice Group. We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and is committed to providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review real estate closing documents, contracts, leases, and related transactional documents.
- Coordinate all aspects of commercial and residential real estate closings from contract through post-closing.
- Conduct title and survey reviews, identify issues, and assist with resolving title objections.
- Order and review lien searches, zoning reports, estoppels, and due diligence materials.
- Prepare Settlement Statements, Closing Disclosures and coordinate the execution of closing documents.
- Communicate with clients, lenders, title companies, brokers, and opposing counsel.
- Maintain transaction files and ensure all deadlines are met.
- Record closing documents and assist with post-closing matters.
- Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys on a variety of real estate transactions.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Real Estate Paralegal, in residential, construction, lending and commercial real estate.
- Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, title work, escrow and settlement procedures.
- Experience reviewing contracts, title commitments, surveys, and due diligence documents.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Double-Time, AgentNet, ClosingVue, ATIDS, Excel; experience with legal document management software is a plus.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and team members.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
