Paralegal

Accent Title; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Baton Rouge is looking for a paralegal to support their personal injury and real estate teams. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, maintaining files, and liaising with landlords. The ideal candidate should have an associate's degree in paralegal studies and strong organizational skills. This position offers a salary commensurate with experience and requires excellent communication and time management abilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies or similar required.
• Post-bachelor's paralegal certification with real estate focus preferred.
• Strong organizational skills necessary for administrative work.
• Extensive knowledge of real estate documents, contracts, applications, and submissions.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents like affidavits and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain legal files.
• Prepare real estate documents and contracts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Legal administrative support

Education

Associate's degree in paralegal studies

Post-bachelor's degree paralegal certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a paralegal with experience primarily in personal injury and real estate.

Job Overview

You will be supporting us by preparing documents like affidavits and legal correspondence, as well as organizing and maintaining files. You will be preparing real estate documents and contracts, reviewing purchase offers, and liaising with landlords and property managers.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies, or similar.
• Post-bachelor's degree paralegal certification with a real estate focus preferred.
• Strong organizational skills are required as there will be a good deal of administrative work associated with the position and the candidate will also act as a legal administrative assistant.
• Extensive knowledge of real estate documents, contracts, applications, and submissions.
• Superb time management and multitasking skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation will be dependent on experience.