New Construction Real Estate Paralegal

Ragsdale Liggett PLLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Job summary

Ragsdale Liggett PLLC in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal focused on new construction transactions. You will assist attorneys from inception through closing, review contracts, title reports, and surveys, and coordinate with builders, lenders, realtors, and other parties.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in real estate law, especially new construction closings, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Real Estate Paralegal with a focus on new construction.
• Strong understanding of real estate laws and closing processes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SoftPro Select.
• Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and document review skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in managing all aspects of new construction real estate closings.
• Review documents related to purchase contracts, title reports, surveys, and other legal documents.
• Prepare closing documents, including deeds, powers of attorney, trust certificates and other legal documents, for attorney review.
• Coordinate with builders, lenders, realtors, and other related parties to ensure all necessary documentation is in order for closings.
• Draft and review closing documents ensuring the accuracy of all documents.
• Prepare and record documents with appropriate government agencies, including deeds, deeds of trust, and other title documents.
• Assist in the preparation of final title opinions for post-closing.
• Manage and track key deadlines and keep all parties informed of timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions and communications related to new construction deals.

Skills

Real estate paralegal

Detail oriented

Team communication

Multitasking

Tools

SoftPro Select

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ragsdale Liggett PLLC in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal focused on new construction transactions. You will assist attorneys from inception through closing, review contracts, title reports, and surveys, and coordinate with builders, lenders, realtors, and other parties.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in real estate law, especially new construction closings, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.