Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Plona Partners; Hartford (CT); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Plona Partners in Hartford, CT is seeking a commercial real estate paralegal to support closing processes. You will draft and review closing documents, title commitments, and related reports to ensure accurate and timely closings.

Responsibilities include calculating adjustments, coordinating with clients, attorneys, banks, surveys, and title companies, and managing post-closing file preparation. A Bachelor's degree with ABA-approved paralegal certificate is preferred, with 3–5 years of CRE

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree with ABA-approved paralegal certificate required.
• 3–5 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience.
• Proficiency with WORD, Excel, iManage, Webex and Hot Docs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Draft and review closing documents for real estate closings.
• Draft and review title-related documents and reports.
• Calculate and pro-rate adjustments and closing costs.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, banks and title company representatives.
• Manage closing from contract to final closing and post-closing.
• Order and review title commitments, surveys and related documents.
• Prepare title abstracts, review surveys and zoning reports.
• Prepare closing file and coordinate execution, including attendance at closing.
• Attend to post-closing matters and file organization.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Research & analytical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's Degree with ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

iManage

Webex

HotDocs

Virtual files

Descripción del empleo

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.