Real Estate Paralegal Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

We are seeking a Real Estate Paralegal with 5+ years of strong real estate paralegal experience to join and support the continued growth of our office! This individual will be responsible for performing and coordinating pre- and post-closing duties related to Company’s commercial real estate and corporate transactions, including acquisitions, development, financings, leasing and sales, and legal research. Successful candidates will demonstrate an outstanding level of professionalism and the ability to represent the Company favorably to the community.

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Coordinate and review title and survey, plats, settlement statements, estoppels/SNDAs, and due diligence materials
Draft and review closing documents, title objection letters, and lease amendments
Conduct legal research and coordinate closings
Correspond in person, over the phone, and in writing with customers, attorneys, and other real estate professionals
- Handle title registrations
- Organize and maintain legal documents and records
- Review other basic legal documents including listing agreements, access agreements, and confidentiality agreements

Requirements & Skills 1

Have an understanding of commercial real estate experience and contract law
Are self-directed with the ability to work independently with diligence
Can handle competing priorities and manage time well
- Communicate proficiently, both verbally and in writing
- Have strong attention to detail, proven customer service skills, and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and deadlines
- Possess a strong working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Job summary 2

We are looking for a professional who is passionate about innovation to work as a Real Estate Paralegal with some of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. This is an exciting opportunity to tackle complex legal challenges on a global scale. You will leverage your experience and expertise to counsel and collaborate with some of the most innovative and dynamic minds in the industry while growing and developing a diverse set of skills.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Help manage a portfolio for corporate clients.
Assist with due diligence on corporate transactions.
- Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders.
- Represent the brand at all engagements with a focus on developing the client relationship.
- Develop a leadership role in Company’s community.

Requirements & Skills 2

5+ years of experience as a paralegal in the real estate sector, specifically experienced supporting corporate and commercial transactions.
Experience working independently and cross-functionally.
- Experience taking on complex projects.
- Experience with corporate real estate matters, especially in an AmLaw100 firm or in-house environment.
- ABA approved Paralegal Certificate.

Job summary 3

The Real Estate Paralegal supports the Land Agents in their day-to-day responsibilities in the drafting, keeping, and maintaining the real estate records to be added to the electronic database, while at the same time completing all the accounting functions associated with real estate records (deeds, leases, and easements). This is a shared services position that participates in the development and maintenance of all real estate records which deal with the acquisition, sales, leasing, and management of real estate required for company operations for the entire Network.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Organizes the maintenance of property records which include: deeds, leases, surveys, easements, exhibits, and other legal real estate documents within the electronic real estate database.
Receive, examine, obtain, and organize information from the company real estate records to assist with the lease revenue/payments, and real estate research of fee-owned, and leasehold assets held for the company.
Coordinate and create work orders and payment of invoices for real estate transactions through the Company accounting and recordkeeping system.
Process lease payments through the electronic real estate database and receipt of lease revenue using the system.
Works directly with the Land Agents and Supervisor for the tracking of purchase, sale, and lease contracts from the Legal department, Business Units, Accounting, and Land Agents.
Pay all other real estate-related invoices through the Company's accounting and recordkeeping systems.
- Researches Power Plant for company-owned and leased assets to help assist in the sale and disposition of property.
- Tracks acquisition and sale of real estate and lease data to provide internal and external benchmarks. Helps by assisting to pull information to provide reports to management for planning and decision-making.
- Support the Land Agents in their daily responsibilities.

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Job summary 4

Under the direction and supervision of the Real Estate attorneys, the Real Estate Paralegal will assist attorneys in various aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including documentation, due diligence, closing and post-closing activities for acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, development, and construction projects.

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Job summary 5

Reporting to the Division Director, the Real Estate Paralegal provides planning, management, and technical skills related to Department of Interior realty trust policies, procedures, and regulations.

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Job summary 6

As a Real Estate Paralegal you will support the Company’s in-house real estate attorneys with the management, drafting, and administration of real estate agreements and related documents associated with land, title, and survey issues that arise during the development, financing, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy and natural gas projects in the United States.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Prepare and coordinate the execution of real estate agreements, such as lease and easement agreements (and associated memoranda, amendments, and terminations), landowner estoppels, Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreements, and various other land and title documents.
- Review and summarize title commitments and surveys.
- Work closely with title companies and inside and outside legal counsel to clear titles and obtain title insurance policies.
- Coordinate, track, and report on the execution of projects, including title searches and title curative work.

Requirements & Skills 6

3-8 years of relevant experience required.
Strong organizational, time management, and oral and written communication skills.
High attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines without sacrificing the quality of work product.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, depending on the situation.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in drafting and reviewing real estate and title curative documents.
- Experience in reviewing title work and surveys.
- Proficient in MS Office Products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Job summary 7

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Real Estate Paralegal for our office. This position will support the local Real Estate Practitioners and the national Real Estate Practice Group. This position will report to the Manager, Paralegal Services, and the Paralegal Services Administrator.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Assisting in the preparation of real estate loan, purchase, sale, loan servicing, and ancillary related documents including purchase and sale agreements, conveyance documents, easements, security instruments, notes, guaranties, and general agreements;
Preparing for and supporting real estate related closings including obtaining required documents, preparing documents to be executed and confirming contents of appropriate closing checklists;
Perfecting and recording formalities and requirements associated with real estate related matters;
- Interfacing with firm clients and other outside entities regarding assigned matters;
- Working on special assignments that may require conducting routine fact or legal research, preparing reports and handling associated filings;
- Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements, billable and performance-based, of the position.

Requirements & Skills 7

Bachelor's degree or associate's degree and Paralegal certificate.
5-7 years of commercial real estate experience, preferably in a law firm setting, an in-house legal department, or a title company.
Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
Effective interpersonal and team working skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, professional staff, and peers
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Job summary 8

The Real Estate Paralegal will provide organizationally and practice-specific assistance to attorneys in the Real Estate Department in all stages of real estate transactions from pre- to post-closing duties. Demonstrates professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized, efficient manner at any given time. Supports the department with general administrative duties and special projects.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Assists in drafting, managing, and organizing various documents related to real estate transactions, including escrow instructions, title and survey review, entity formations, UCC searches, local transfer requirements, and due diligence.
Utilizes, creates, or establishes procedures to manage large, complex transactions; attends closings and manages closing room; coordinates workflow and manages and controls the execution of closing documents; tracks, obtains and organizes pre- and post-closing documents to assure performance of obligations.
Drafts closing documents including, but not limited to, basic agreements and third-party consents; compiles information and prepares schedules and exhibits to agreements.
Assists with post-closing matters including, but not limited to, mailings, closing binders, and transfer agreements.
- Manages the preparation and filing of various documents, including amendments and closing. documents, as well as the preparation of opinions for partner approval.
- Serves as a mentor to and provides leadership and training for mid- and entry-level paralegals and paralegal clerks.
- Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records.

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Job summary 9

The Real Estate Paralegal is responsible for assisting the real estate counsel with research and documentation that is required in connection with the acquisition, development, expansion, renovation, leasing, and operation of shopping center sites, mixed-use projects, and out-parcels.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Research documents in response to inquiries from department personnel and other business units
Prepare document summaries and abstracts for leases, shopping center construction, operation, and reciprocal easement agreements, supplemental agreements, and other real estate documents
Prepare contracts and lease documentation under the supervision of real estate counsel
- Assist real estate counsel in the closing of sales, purchases, and leasing transactions by handling the preparation of closing checklists, ordering and clearing title and survey, preparation of closing documents, and exhibits, establishing escrows and execution and delivery of closing documents
- Assist real estate counsel in the preparation of leases, licenses, and related documents and exhibits
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills 9

High School Diploma or GED required
Paralegal certificate or undergraduate degree
8 years or more of real estate paralegal experience
Strong research and analytical skills
Strong writing skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Word Processing skills

Job summary 10

Firm has an immediate opening for an experienced Real Estate Paralegal. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of title searches and updates, closing document preparation and loan closing file management, GIS research, and UCC, lien, and asset searches. Assistance in the Corporate practice area is also expected.

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Requirements & Skills 10

Minimum 5 years of real estate experience, preferably in a law firm setting
BA/BS
Ability to search a chain of title
Candidate must have extraordinary attention to detail and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Soft Pro closing software, and GIS website