Paralegal - Real Estate

Parker Poe; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Poe is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal based in our Raleigh, North Carolina office. You will support our Real Estate and Commercial Development practice group, assisting attorneys on a range of commercial real estate matters and development projects.

The role is non-exempt and reports to the Office Administrator and assigned attorneys. Typical schedule is 7.5 hours per day (37.5 hours/week) with occasional overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department.
• Experience supporting transactional real estate.
• Experience using a legal time and billing system.
• Proactive and self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and organize closing documents.
• Prepare closing statements.
• Review and plot legal descriptions.
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements and amendments.
• Organize and coordinate document signing.
• Prepare closing binders.
• Acquire maps or drawings from surveyor/assessor’s office or title companies.
• Research restrictions limiting property use.
• Conduct title examinations.
• Prepare reports for title commitments, title insurance and transfers.
• Search title and records for private transactions and ownership history.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by Office Administrator and attorneys.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Real Estate Paralegal will be an integral member of our Real Estate and Commercial Development practice group, providing support to attorneys and contributing to a collaborative team environment. This position is based in our Raleigh, North Carolina office and offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals on a variety of commercial real estate and development matters.

This non-exempt administrative role reports to the Office Administrator and assigned attorneys and does not have direct reports. The paralegal will work a regular schedule established by the Office Administrator/HR and the attorneys they support. The typical schedule will consist of 7.5 hours per day equating to 37.5 hours per week. Additional hours (including overtime) will be required on occasion.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and organize closing documents
• Prepare closing statements
• Review and plot legal descriptions
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements and amendments
• Organize and coordinate document signing
• Prepare closing binders
• Acquire maps or drawings from surveyor/assessor’s office or title companies
• Research and investigate to identify any restrictions limiting the use of property
• Conduct title examinations
• Prepare reports for title commitment, title insurance and real estate transfers
• Search physical and digital records of title insurance and rest estate companies to gather information on private transactions
• Search physical and digital records of town, city and/or county offices to compile a transaction history and ownership details on an assigned property
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Office Administrator and/or the assigned attorneys

Requirements

• One to three years or more years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or legal department and an Associate’s degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following practice group(s) preferred: Transactional Real Estate
• Experience using a legal time and billing system
• Proactive and self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as necessary
• Ability to think critically, solve problems effectively, and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests
• Must be a team player, willing to help other team members during peak times
• Superior computer skills, using Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills