Real Estate Paralegal

GPAC - Waterbury, CT

Part-time - Mid Level

Waterbury, CT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Real Estate Paralegal position at a small-sized law firm in Waterbury, Connecticut, involves assisting with various aspects of real estate transactions, including the preparation and review of legal documents related to commercial and residential properties. The firm offers a flexible work environment and is looking to hire immediately with a competitive salary.

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, preparation and distribution of signature page packages, settlement statements, and coordination with various transaction parties as required.
• Order and review title and survey (including title exceptions), prepare title and survey objection letters and title/survey memoranda, and prepare escrow closing letters.
• Order, collect, and review other typical legal due diligence items for sale and loan transactions, 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

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive salary