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.
Land/Lot Paralegal Galbreath Costner Fayetteville, NC Job Details Full-time $25 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Unlimited paid time off Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Closing coordination Deal closing Document preparation (loan closing) Completing CE credits Cash amount verification Real estate dispute resolution Easements Title defect identification UCC law Balancing cash drawers Regulatory compliance Mortgage closing and funding Title document preparation Mid-level Real estate quality control Follow-up (loan closing) Document workflow management Coordination (loan closing) Managing real estate transactions Loan funds disbursement Certified Notary Public Paralegal experience Legal compliance Process management 2 years Bankruptcy Full Job Description Job Description Real Estate Law Firm is seeking a real estate closing paralegal to join the Land Development and Acquisition business team. The ideal candidate would be warm, energetic, friendly, self-motivated, resourceful, and highly organized with at least two (2) years of closing paralegal experience. This is a full-time position offering health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, and access to 401K. Notary in state of residence is preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ability to perform duties involved with closing real estate transactions. Work with clients to close transactions in a timely, efficient, and error-free manner. Coordinate closings and communicate file status/needs with buyers, sellers, lenders, real estate agents, and builder closing teams. Order/Distribute title commitments to required parties. Prepare HUD-1 settlement statements and other required closing documents. Receive and adhere to closing instructions from lenders and/or their counsel. Collect all real estate taxes, homeowners' association (HOA) dues, and any delinquencies. Collaborate with management to resolve all curative matters such as clouds on title, legal description discrepancies, easements, lot splits, vesting, tax liens, judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, mortgage liens, UCC filings, and the like. Secure all documents required for the successful close of escrow and issuance of title insurance.
Prior to disbursement:
balance the file, confirm good funds, and verify the accuracy and completeness of all closing documents. Manage the entire real estate closing/escrow process, including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, closing/escrow requirements, company requirements, and other written instructions. Assist post-closing in the preparation and issuance of title policies. Perform additional duties as assigned by manager. Uphold necessary hours for continuing education to maintain Escrow Officer License in States where such is required. Adhere to State and Federal regulatory requirements. Why join our team? Unlimited PTO Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 401K retirement options
