Real Estate Paralegal

GPAC - Newtown, CT

Part-time - Mid Level

Newtown, CT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Real Estate Paralegal position at a small-sized law firm in Newtown, Connecticut, involves assisting with various real estate transactions, including the preparation and review of closing documents for both commercial and residential properties. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines, while also providing flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and reviewing commercial and residential real estate purchase and sale closing documents.
• Assist with the preparation and review of loan documents, including UCC Financing Statements.
• Coordinate commercial and residential real estate transaction closings, including maintaining closing checklist and preparation of signature page packages.
• Order and review title and survey, prepare title and survey objection letters, and prepare escrow closing letters.
• Order and/or collect other typical legal due diligence items for sale and loan transactions, such as easements and similar agreements.
• Order, review, and abstract UCC/judgment/lien search results.
• Obtain and review zoning reports and conduct related zoning analyses.
• Prepare consents, resolutions, and other basic corporate documents.
• Conduct lease reviews and prepare lease abstracts.
• Handle or coordinate filing/recording documents.
• Prepare closing binders and handle post-closing matters.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a law firm working with real estate matters.
• Strong title and survey skills are required.
• Strong technical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Attention to detail.
• Great time management skills under tight time constraints.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without error, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests.
• Knowledge of legal terms and legal matters to determine whether forms submitted include all required related parties.
• Substantial analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think creatively about new solutions and drive best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours