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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Paralegal - Business (Real Estate/Corporate)

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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.

$59,614 / year median in Mississippi

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. Phelps Dunbar LLP is offering an opportunity for a Business Paralegal specializing in Real Estate and Corporate work in the Tupelo office. The ideal candidate will be able to work closely with our Real Estate and Business attorneys to support a broad range of commercial transactions and projects. They will be a proactive, detailed-oriented, team player with the ability to work well independently and maintain a high level of attention to all detail and timeliness of deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare documents related to a variety of real estate, loan and construction matters including but not limited to agreements, leases, loan documents, and contracts. Collect, draft, prepare and/or file various transactional documents, certificates, statements, amendments, forms, deeds, memoranda of trust and other business-related documents. Search government records for corporate documents. Perform legal due diligence. Proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency. Facilitate the meeting of attorney deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders. Interact professionally with and assist clients in-person, via phone and/or by virtual means. Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, attorneys, opposing counsels, judicial offices, etc. Record billable time daily meeting daily billable requirements; review and edit bill proformas monthly. Multi-task and prioritize work assignments to consistently provide high-quality work Draft, read, and interpret legal documents, including durable power of attorney.