Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Plona Partners; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners in Hartford, CT seeks a seasoned Real Estate Paralegal to draft and review mortgage deeds, notes, and related closing documents for commercial real estate transactions. You will handle title commitments, surveys, tax statements, and prepare closing binders while coordinating with clients, attorneys, banks, and title companies.

This is a hybrid onsite role with several days on-site. Suitable candidates have 3–5 years CRE paralegal experience, a law-firm or corporate setting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.
• 3–5 years of CRE paralegal experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, iManage, Webex and Hot Docs.
• Strong communication, research and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review closing documents for real estate closings.
• Draft and review title-related documents.
• Calculate and pro-rate various closing adjustments.
• Coordinate with clients, attorneys, banks and title companies.
• Manage post-closing processing and filing.
• Review title commitments, surveys and zoning reports.
• Prepare closing files and coordinate execution.
• Attend closing and handle post-closing items.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Legal research

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

iManage

Webex

HotDocs

Job description

Onsite Logistics:

Hybrid (3) Day onsite

Job Responsibilities:

• Draft and review closing documents, including various forms of mortgage deeds, notes, assignments, releases, affidavits, estoppels, closing checklists, bills of sale, escrow agreements, side letters, agreements, mortgage modifications, purchase and sale agreements, UCC financing statements, easements, conveyance tax statements, powers of attorney and other documents relative to a particular real estate closing.
• Draft and review documents related to the title to the real property, including title objection letters, title insurance commitments and reports, legal descriptions, owner and loan title insurance policies and endorsements.
• Calculate and pro-rate multiple types of adjustments and closing costs, including preparation of adjustment sheets and settlement and loan closing statements.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, bank and title company representatives, surveyors, real estate and insurance agents, etc. regarding items required for closing.
• Responsible for processing real estate closing from the date the firm receives a signed real estate contract or loan sheet to finalizing post-closing paperwork.
• Order and review of title commitments, title documents, surveys, condominium estoppels, tax & lien searches, zoning reports, etc., including preparation of related summaries and abstracts.
• Preparation of title abstracts, review of surveys, and review of zoning reports
• Preparation of the closing file, coordinating execution of documents and review thereof for proper execution, including taking acknowledgements, and attendance at closing, if required.
• Attend to post-closing matters, including preparation of closing binders, file organization, preparation of documents for recording/filing, coordinate obtaining and providing outstanding closing items.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (with ABA approved paralegal certificate preferred).
• Minimum 3 - 5 years commercial real estate paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm setting, an in-house legal department or title company.
• Technical proficiency with WORD, Excel, virtual files, iManage, Webex and Hot Docs.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Effective interpersonal and team working skills and an ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, professional staff and peers.