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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.
$66,324 / year median in New York
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and update residential real estate closing packages to support accurate and on-time transaction completion.
- Coordinate closing appointments with relevant parties and manage calendars to keep matters progressing smoothly.
- Review transaction details and compute prorated amounts related to taxes, fees, and other closing adjustments.
- Obtain mortgage payoff information and confirm figures needed for final settlement documentation.
- Organize case materials and maintain complete, current files throughout each stage of the closing process.
- Communicate with attorneys, clients, lenders, and other stakeholders to resolve questions and keep transactions on track.