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The team at Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant for our Mount Holly office. This individual must excel in a fast-paced work environment and work well individually and as part of a legal team.
Job Duties:
- Working closely with the real estate and business attorney and real estate paralegal team to assist in handling cases from intake through closing, including but not limited to preparing engagement letters, closing documents, CD/HUD statements, and seller documents
- Communicating with buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and lenders in a professional manner
- Ordering title and submitting commitments to lenders
- Meeting with clients to sign documents as needed
- Preparing post-closing payoffs, packages, checks, deeds and deeds or trust/mortgages, and final title opinions
- Assisting business clients including but not limited to intake, drafting minute books for review, and filing signed documents with the Secretary of State
- Entering data into software and/or Microsoft Excel
- Answering phones professionally and assessing the purpose of the call
- Taking messages when appropriate and entering the message into an electronic system accurately
- Scanning documents into an electronic filing system and categorizing documents accordingly
To be considered candidates must have:
· Positive and inclusive attitude
- Excellent communication skills, particularly when dealing with emotional 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
- Excellent calendaring and organization skills
- Strong attention to detail
Additional Characteristics Considered, but not required:
· Customer service background
· Paralegal education or courses
· Paralegal experience, particularly in real estate
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours), Monday through Friday, 8:15 am until 5:15 pm
Pay: Pay commensurate with experience. We provide paid time off and paid holidays, supplemental benefits, 401(k), and offer a work-life balance. We are open to hiring entry level or someone with experience for this position with opportunities for growth.
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 hailey(at)shws.law with no more than two paragraphs about why you are interested in this job and attaching your resume. The subject line should be “I love real estate!” and “bonus points” are given to applicants including their best lawyer joke.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
