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Real Estate Paralegal
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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.
$70,632 / year median in the U.S.
+8% projected growth
Job Description
What You'll Do:
Real Estate All aspects of due diligence and closing processes for real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and refinances. Drafting of real estate documents. Reviewing and summarizing title examinations and title commitments. Preparing and distributing closing packages, and disbursements. Managing and coordinating attorneys, clients, agents, and lenders, for closing dates. This position has long-term career potential and comes with competitive hourly wages, benefits and potential for periodic bonuses. The work week is 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with some flexibility as appropriate. This position is not remote, and requires in-person work in Ludlow, though regularly scheduled "remote work" days can be arranged after initial training is completed.Other skills and expectations include:
- Managing and prioritizing high volume caseload;
- Working with members of the staff and attorneys in assisting with their clients and projects;
- Assisting staff and attorneys with tracking caseload, monitoring and following up on requests and action items;
- Providing exceptional customer service and develop strong client and referral relationships;
- Screening and scheduling appointments for attorneys;
- Self-managing follow up on delegated assignments;
- Maintaining client files; and
- Maintaining client confidentiality.
- applicant must be able to travel between office locations as needed.
Skills required:
Must be a team-player, dependable, detail oriented, thorough, honest, and have good organizational skills Capable of multi-tasking effectively Flexible and willing to change priorities as needed Have a "can-do" attitude and be willing to challenging yourself and learning additional tasks Be client-focused and have a pleasant disposition Wants to succeed and grow everyday- Some benefits are available upon successful completion of 90-days of full-time employment and are subject to change without notice.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$60,000.00- $70,000.