Real Estate Paralegal

National LGBTQ+ Bar Association; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal in Columbia, SC. The role involves drafting documents, managing transactions, and ensuring due diligence. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree and substantial experience in real estate law. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification required.

Responsibilities

• Draft closing checklists and title insurance commitments.
• Communicate with title insurance companies and manage due diligence items.
• Assist with loan documentation and closing processes.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-Oriented

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Sharefile

HighQ

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Our client, an established law firm, is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal in its Columbia, SC office.

Responsibilities

• Draft initial closing checklists for standard purchase, sale, development and loan transactions for initial attorney review
• Draft initial title insurance commitments and title insurance policies
• Prepare short title updates and review and interpret title search reports from outside abstractors
• Prepare title insurance reports and allocation spreadsheets
• Communicate with title insurance companies for all necessary title insurance underwriting, form updates, audits
• Assemble deal contacts, create distribution lists, and manage the same for transactions
• Order typical due diligence items such as lien searches, organizational due diligence, title work, litigation searches, etc.
• Review typical due diligence items including organizational due diligence, title and survey, insurance documentation, construction documents, etc.
• Review and prepare summaries of deal documents such as leases, purchase agreements, etc.
• Assist with drafting of basic loan documentation; work on basic form documents and assist with preparation of initial drafts (e.g., party names, loan amounts, signature blocks, etc.)
• Assist with basic updating of documents to reflect changes in loan amounts, dates, completion of schedules and exhibits, etc.
• Actively participate in the closing process, including distribution of signature, assembly of loan documents, review of final due diligence items, and final closing coordination with the bank
• Conduct typical post-closing work, including organization of closing document transcripts, deliveries to client and opposing counsel, follow up on outstanding items, final title and recorded document reviews, clearing client file exceptions, and calendaring follow-up calls/emails
  
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification or degree, or appropriate combination of education/experience
• Minimum of seven or more years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and file sharing software (Sharefile, HighQ, etc.)
• Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team.
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
• Strong communication and drafting skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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