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Kaplan and Brennan LLP

Real Estate Paralegal

Pay: $56,160/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Plainfield, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/15/2026

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$71,187 / year median in Connecticut

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary Real Estate Paralegal - Full-Time (Plainfield, CT)

About Us:

We are a small, busy real estate law firm located in Plainfield, Connecticut, dedicated to providing high-quality service to our clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions. We offer a friendly, professional work environment with opportunities to learn and grow.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a full-time Real Estate Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys with all aspects of real estate closings, including document preparation, title review, communication with clients, lenders, and agents, and file management.

Experience:

Preferred:

Prior experience as a real estate paralegal or in a real estate-related position (law firm, title company, or lender).

Not required:

We are willing to train motivated candidates who want to grow with our team and have a strong attention to detail and a desire to learn.

Responsibilities:

Prepare closing documents, title commitments, and settlement statements Communicate with clients, lenders, and real estate agents to coordinate closings Review and organize title searches and related materials Manage and maintain closing files from start to finish Perform general administrative duties as needed

Qualifications:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); experience with real estate software a plus Professional and positive attitude

Compensation & Benefits:

Full-time position with benefits Pay commensurate with experience Paid time off, holidays, and additional benefits available

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off

Work Location:

In person