Real Estate Paralegal
: Job Details :

Responsibilities :

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Real Estate Paralegal to join our team and support our attorney in managing various real estate transactions, from initial intake through final closing, while also handling essential administrative tasks and client interactions.
• Document Management: Review, verify, and organize real estate documents, correspondence, reports, and other legal materials to ensure accuracy and compliance with firm standards.
• Document Preparation: Draft, revise, and edit letters, closing documents, and other materials necessary for real estate transactions; collect and analyze supporting information.
• Client Intake: Assist with the client intake process, entering and updating client information in the firm's case management system, ensuring an efficient and accurate onboarding process.
• Calendar Management: Manage attorney calendars by scheduling meetings, teleconferences, virtual appointments, and tracking critical dates for transactions and client follow-ups.
• Communication Support: Act as a liaison for the attorney by communicating with clients, obtaining necessary information, and handling delegated tasks, while recognizing when to involve the attorney directly.
• File Organization: Update and maintain both physical and digital filing systems to ensure easy access and secure document retention.
• Confidentiality Maintenance: Protect client confidentiality by securely handling sensitive information, maintaining client trust, and complying with confidentiality protocols.
• Document Production: Produce, format, and manage text, data, and graphics as needed by transcribing, editing, retrieving, and transmitting information.
• Event Support: Assist with firm networking and event planning activities as directed by the principal attorney and administrative team.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Notary certification is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Professional phone etiquette and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity and discretion are essential to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and readiness to learn legal software specific to real estate practices.
• This role requires a strong understanding of real estate processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter mindset is essential, as the candidate will often take initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is required.
• Prior experience in a legal or real estate environment is highly desirable.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking.

Benefits :

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off