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Real Estate Paralegals are responsible for all title and survey matters along with providing assistance to lawyers in connection with real estate diligence issues and certain document preparation.  Overtime and weekend work is expected as necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Oversee and complete all title, zoning and survey requirements and related documents;

Obtain tax numbers, bills, exemptions, sale redemptions, assist with tax divisions and consolidations as well as copies of Sidwell maps and utility letters;

Obtain, prepare and record certain real estate documents;

Obtain, prepare and file certain corporate documents;

Review title commitments, supporting documents and surveys;

Prepare, amend and/or modify and terminate UCC forms;

Assemble closing binders and signature pages for residential and commercial real estate transactions;

Maintain files in connection with real estate transactions.

All other projects as assigned by an Attorney or the Paralegal Manager.

Education and/or Experience: 

Required:

BA/BS with strong academic credentials

Minimum 10+ years of paralegal experience in a commercial real estate practice at a medium or large law firm

In depth knowledge of title, survey and zoning requirements; experience in preparing title, survey and zoning materials

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients, partners, associates, paralegals and all staff members.

Preferred:

Paralegal certificate

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

Strong organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Good judgment

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others

Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

Able to work under pressure

Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities