JOB DESCRIPTION PARALEGAL POSITION SUMMARY

Paralegal for the Business team assists with substantive legal work for commercial and residential transactions practice, general corporate work and other business department related duties.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

REPORTS TO:

Attorneys with focus in residential mortgage, commercial transactions, lien searches, and other business-related matters. He/she will also report to the Office Manager for administrative matters.

SUPERVISES

No supervisory responsibilities; functions as key part of attorney/staff team.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Takes lead in coordinating closing details for commercial and residential real estate transactions, including title examination and related title diligence; preparing closing settlement statements; scheduling closings; drafting closing documents; managing disbursements; and effectively communicating with the team, lenders, buyers, sellers, realtors, and related parties. Travels, as needed, to County Clerk Offices and record rooms to examine public land records and perform title work. 2. Formatting documents into final form; corresponding via emails and phone calls; proofreading; copying; scanning; faxing; and mailing documents 3. Assist in maintaining data; comply with internal and external real estate closing procedures; provide reminders as necessary; and assist in assembling documents and files. 4. Knowledge of filing/E-filing of documents with Clerks' offices. 5. Office duties including emails, maintaining files, copying, scanning, time entry, scheduling, and maintaining calendar of closings and other dates. 6. Work with attorneys and/or clients to take instructions, obtain information, report on status of matters and otherwise support legal actions. 7. Work with attorneys in handling general corporate work, obtaining information from Secretary of State, requesting and conducting lien searches, etc. The above primary job duties and responsibilities describe the level and nature of work to be performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The description should not be construed as an exhaustive listing of all job duties and responsibilities performed by this job .

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree or advanced paralegal certificate is preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

Prefer 2 years of work experience in a law firm or with commercial and/or residential real estate transactions, title examination and title diligence, loan transactions, and drafting closing documents.

• Ability to multitask
• Strong reading, writing, proofreading, and arithmetic skills
• Strong communication skills--both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment
• Strong team member and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills (working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience reviewing public land records, title commitments, deeds, liens, and other title documents; ability to identify and communicate title issues
• Ability to travel locally, as needed, to County Clerk Offices and record rooms to conduct title-related research
• Ability to work overtime, as needed, to meet deadlines

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office/courthouse environment. Position requires some travel to courthouses. Must possess valid driver's license. On occasion must be able to work more than 40 hours per week.

JOB STATUS

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Paralegal:

2 years (Required) commercial and residential real estate transactions: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person