Paralegal - Real Estate

Salary: $86,000 - 96,000/year

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Real Estate Paralegal to support attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment. This role focuses on managing real estate transactions from contract through closing, with a strong emphasis on preparing closing binders, coordinating loan documentation, and reviewing title and survey materials.

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Responsibilities:
• Prepare, organize, and finalize comprehensive closing binders (physical and electronic)

• Ensure all executed documents, correspondence, and transaction materials are complete and properly filed

• Distribute closing binders to clients, lenders, and internal records

• Assist in the preparation and review of loan documents, including promissory notes, deeds of trust/mortgages, and settlement statements

• Coordinate with lenders to obtain and verify closing instructions and funding requirements

• Track key dates and ensure timely satisfaction of loan conditions

• Review title commitments, title policies, and related exception documents

• Analyze ALTA surveys and identify potential issues or discrepancies

• Coordinate title clearance, including resolving liens, encumbrances, and other title defects

• Assist attorneys with commercial and/or residential real estate transactions

• Draft basic real estate documents and correspondence

• Order and manage due diligence materials (title searches, surveys, zoning reports, etc.)

• Communicate with clients, lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel

• Ensure proper recording of documents

• Track and obtain final title policies

• Handle post-closing follow-ups and file maintenance

Requirements :
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; Paralegal certificate preferred

• 2+ years of real estate paralegal experience in a law firm or title company

• Strong knowledge of real estate closing processes, title review, and loan documentation

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously