Real Estate Paralegal

GPAC - New Milford, CT

Part-time - Mid Level

New Milford, CT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Real Estate Paralegal position at a small-sized law firm in New Milford, Connecticut, involves assisting with various aspects of real estate transactions, including the preparation and review of legal documents. 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 and/or collect 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 hours
• Competitive salary