Paralegal Real Estate

Profile

Jones Foster is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join our growing Real Estate department in the Palm Beach and West Palm Beach office. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and possess a strong work ethic. The position requires strong transactional experience in handling and overseeing commercial and residential real estate transactions, including purchase and sale transactions and financing transactions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Coordinate commercial and residential real estate transaction closings, including maintaining closing checklist, preparation and distribution of signature page packages, preparation and review of settlement statements, and coordination with various transaction parties as required.

Assist with preparation and review of commercial and residential real estate purchase and sale closing documents.

Assist with preparation and review of loan documents (including UCC Financing Statements).

Order and review title and survey (including title exceptions), preparation of title and survey objection letters and title/survey memoranda, and prepare escrow closing letters.

Order and/or collect other typical legal due diligence items for sale and loan transactions, including zoning/governmental compliance letters, UCC/judgment searches, entity authority documents, good standing certificates, and estoppel letters from lienholders, tenants, and other parties to declarations, easements, and similar agreements.

Order, review, and abstract UCC/judgment/lien search results.

Obtain and review zoning reports and conduct related zoning analyses.

Prepare consents, resolutions, and other basic corporate documents.

Handle or coordinate filing/recording documents using DoubleTime

Prepare closing binders and handle post-closing matters.

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills

Must be highly organized and detail-oriented

Understanding of legal language and principles

Ability to perform tasks utilizing legal office software such as document management and billing software. Experience in Perfectlaw is a plus

Full proficiency with advanced, multifunction word processing software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and PDF programs) and proficient in DoubleTime

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or comparable experience required

Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience in a legal environment or law firm

Jones Foster provides a team-oriented working environment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Submit resume and salary requirements in confidence to Tami Segal, Human Resources Manager at tsegal@jonesfoster.com

EOE

Company info

Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, PA
Website : http://www.jonesfoster.com/