Job Description
Real Estate Paralegal Duties: The candidate will prepare the documentation necessary to real estate matters, including purchases, sales, loans, closings, leases and other matters, along with preparing settlement statements and performing title searches. Review title, surveys, amendments, leases, subleases, or purchase agreements. Coordinate due diligence for a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including, but not limited to: purchase, sale and loan closings and leases. Search title and summarize title commitments and surveys. Work closely with title companies to clear title and obtain title policies. Perform and summarize UCC, judgment, tax, and other lien searches. Prepare and file a variety of documents, including: deeds, deeds of trust, memoranda of leases, UCC financing statements, bill of sale, affidavit of title, and transfer declarations. Coordinate and facilitate closings, including preparation of closing checklist and binders, coordination of closing calendar, and follow-up on post-closing matters. Organize and produce final document deliverables for clients, opposing counsel, and real estate attorneys. Assist with formations of LLCs, partnerships, and other entities. Obtain good standing and existence certificates and similar material from the Secretary of State or other appropriate government offices. Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to appropriate support staff.
