Real Estate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal

Sherman Associates, Inc., a nationally recognized property management and development company, is seeking a full-time Real Estate Paralegal to provide support to the legal department.

• Review title commitments and surveys.
  
• Assist with correspondence and draft communications.
  
• Assist with closing transactions.
  
• Review and edit documents, organize the execution of documents for closings, maintain files for closings and follow up as necessary regarding outstanding documentation.
  
• Assemble and maintain closing binders for residential and commercial real estate transactions.
  
• Summarize, outline, edit, and compare legal documents.
  
• Assist in updating and maintaining department processes, procedures and document templates.
  
• Assist with preparing organizational documents.
  
• Maintain corporate minute books. Complete annual renewals.

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
  
• Ability to work independently; to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
  
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational, problem-solving and administrative skills.
  
• Willing to learn and be open to suggestions/ideas to improve productivity and efficiency.
  
• Committed to providing superior work product.
  
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to exercise judgment and suggest creative approaches to new issues.
  
• Possesses initiative and thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
  
• Is team-oriented and flexible in assuming new responsibilities as they arise.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree required.
  
• 5-10 years of law firm experience in a transactional real estate legal practice is required.
  
• Experience in closing complex real estate and financial transactions.

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY!



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