Paralegal - Real Estate

The Real Estate Paralegal will be an integral member of our Real Estate and Commercial Development practice group, providing support to attorneys and contributing to a collaborative team environment. This position is based in our Raleigh, North Carolina office and offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals on a variety of commercial real estate and development matters.
This non-exempt administrative role reports to the Office Administrator and assigned attorneys and does not have direct reports. The paralegal will work a regular schedule established by the Office Administrator/HR and the attorneys they support. The typical schedule will consist of 7.5 hours per day equating to 37.5 hours per week. The paralegal will work a regular schedule established by the Office Administrator/HR and the attorneys they support. Additional hours (including overtime) will be required on occasion.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Draft, prepare, and organize closing documents
Prepare closing statements
Review and plot legal descriptions
Prepare and file UCC financing statements and amendments
Organize and coordinate document signing
Prepare closing binders
Acquire maps or drawings from surveyor/assessor’s office or title companies
Research and investigate to identify any restrictions limiting the use of property
Conduct title examinations
Prepare reports for title commitment, title insurance and real estate transfers
Search physical and digital records of title insurance and rest estate companies to gather information on private transactions
Search physical and digital records of town, city and/or county offices to compile a transaction history and ownership details on an assigned property
Performs other duties as assigned by the Office Administrator and/or the assigned attorneys

Requirements

One to three years or more years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or legal department and an Associate’s degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience supporting one or more of the following practice group(s) preferred:

Transactional
Real Estate

Experience using a legal time and billing system

Proactive and self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as necessary
Ability to think critically, solve problems effectively, and exercise sound judgment
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests
Must be a team player, willing to help other team members during peak times
Superior computer skills, using Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills