Real Estate Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity in the Real Estate Department. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.    

The Real Estate Paralegal will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Real Estate Department in all stages of real estate and lender representation transactions from pre- to post-closing duties.  The ability to think strategically and take ownership of projects, strong organization skills and attention to detail are essential.  This candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize as well as have strong client service orientation.  This role requires working well in a team environment as well as independently.  Candidates should also be flexible to work overtime as needed. 

• Assists in drafting, managing and organizing various documents related to real estate transactions, including escrow instructions, title and survey review, entity formations, UCC searches, local transfer requirements and due diligence.

• Attends closings and manages closing room; coordinates workflow and manages and controls execution of closing documents; tracks, obtains and organizes pre- and post-closing documents to assure performance of obligations.

• Drafts closing documents including, but not limited to, basic agreements and consents; compiles information and prepares schedules and exhibits to agreements.

• Assists with post-closing matters including, but not limited to, mailings and closing binders.

• Manages the preparation and filing of various documents, including amendments and closing documents, as well as preparation of opinions for approval.

• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records.

Skills & Competencies:

• Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to be a proactive self-starter, be extremely organized and detail oriented.

• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision. 

• Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability and ability to learn new technology quickly.

• Ability to work overtime on an as-needed basis.

• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. 

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of real estate paralegal experience within a law firm.

• Bachelor’s degree required, Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• Certified Paralegal a plus.

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.

Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets. 

The expected pay range for this position is:

$65,000 - $75,000

Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

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