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Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC

Real Estate Paralegal

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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.

$60,985 / year median in Tennessee

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Real Estate Paralegal include, but are not limited to: Processing residential and commercial closing transactions from start to finish, working closely with Buyers, Sellers, Real Estate Agents and Brokers, Lenders, etc. Develop and maintain good working relationships with clients, lenders, and realtors in person and over the telephone. Maintain client confidentiality. Review of purchase agreements with attention to critical dates and closing conditions. Review and preparation of closing statements and closing documents, receive and organize lender documents, coordinate closings with clients, balance files, process checks and disbursements, and process files post-closing. Organizing and fulfilling conditions necessary to satisfy title requirements. Monitor and manage all aspects of complex real estate transactions including loan closings and supporting attorneys as needed. Examination of title to determine status, liens and to establish chain of title; draft initial title opinion.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 4 years of experience as a real estate closer/ legal assistant /paralegal (preferred) Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Must be proficient in SoftPro, QuickBooks, or similar software Must have excellent oral and written communication skills Must be detail-oriented Working knowledge of legal documents and how they affect title to real property Must be able to process files from start of contract until post-closing Ability to accurately prepare CDs, ALTAs, and to balance and disburse files Excellent prioritizing and multitasking skills Ability to work well in a collaborative legal team environment
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Real estate law: 2 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person