Paralegal – Commercial Real Estate Position Available In Chatham, Georgia

Paralegal – Commercial Real Estate Sawyer Law Group Savannah, GA 31401 Boutique commercial real estate firm in Savannah, GA seeking seasoned Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join our team.

Experience:

• Significant title experience with searching and reviewing title is required.
• Familiarity with and understanding of ALTA surveys and legal descriptions is required.
• Knowledge of the technical aspects of corporate entity formation as well as the preparation and maintenance of corporate minute books.
• Understanding of the requirements of corporate authority for various transactions and the preparation of corporate documents to provide the necessary authority.
• Ability to draft closing documents such as deeds, mortgage releases, UCC’s, SNDAs, estoppel certificates and indemnity agreements.
• Must be proficient in the use of Word, Outlook and Excel.

A paralegal certificate is preferred but not required.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review, understand, and analyze commercial real estate documents including leases, contracts, title abstracts and title exception documents, statutes and regulations.
• Work independently to search and review title, follow underwriting guidelines and title standards, review plats and surveys, and abstract leases.
• Draft title commitments, endorsements, title affidavits and closing documents, coordinate satisfaction of title requirements, and prepare financial closing statements.
• Prepare final title policies and endorsements, report policies and endorsements to title companies, enter data and maintain title policy tracking system, and calculate and remit payments to title companies.
• Establish new corporate entities, prepare organizational documents, maintain minute books.
• Prepare and obtain exhibits for corporate authority packages.
• Perform UCC and lien searches and review for status and priority.
• Coordinate with third party service companies to obtain services for clients.

This is a new, full-time position with a competitive salary, benefits and an exceptional working environment. Qualified candidates please submit an email with your cover letter and resume in PDF format to leshbaugh@sawyerlg.com.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Savannah, GA 31401 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Savannah, GA 31401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person