Real Estate Paralegal

Metropolitan Holdings

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading real estate development firm in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a skilled Paralegal. This role involves preparing legal documents, supporting transaction closings, and assisting with land use applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in real estate law and excellent organizational skills. Join a team that values integrity, accountability, and creativity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

5+ years experience with real estate transactions required.
Licensed Notary preferred; company covers costs to become one.

Responsibilities

Prepare and organize legal documents for transactions.
Support and lead transaction closings for company projects.
Assist with land use and zoning applications.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

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Metropolitan Holdings develops high quality multifamily communities for the long-term benefit of the communities we serve, our employees, vendors, partners, and investors. We do this with an unwavering commitment to our proven process while adhering to our core values.We are headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and have properties throughout Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, Akron, Toledo, and the surrounding area.See more information about us at www.metropolitanholdings.com

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our real estate development firm.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in real estate development, zoning, land use, and real estate law to contribute to our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in development, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and organize legal documents, such as letters of intent, purchase/sale agreements, leases, easements, and title documents.
Review legal documents and ensure they agreed to signed term sheets / letters of intent such as third party prepared purchase/sale agreements, loan documents, etc.
Support and lead transaction closings including but not limited to land acquisitions, construction loans and refinances for company development projects.
Will serve as liaison for the Company and facilitate the closing with legal, title, lenders, and other third parties.
Ensure all necessary documentation is provided and is accurate / compliant.Communicate any missing information or discrepancies timely.
Ensure the appropriate Company employees have reviewed and been involved in the key areas of the closing in a timely manner.
Ensure all signatures and notarizations are obtained correctly.
Assist with real estate development projects, including due diligence and contract review.
Support the team with land use and zoning applications, including drafting petitions.
Conduct title and survey review, preparing summaries and identifying issues that may need resolution.
Provide general administrative support to the team as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Paralegal certificate from an accredited program (preferred).
5 years+ experience with real estate transactions (required).
Licensed Notary (preferred).If not a notary, Company will cover cost to become one.
Strong knowledge of real estate transactions and land development processes.
Proficient in research, document drafting, and reviewing contracts and agreements.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage multiple projects
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.Ability to work in a team-oriented, high-pace environment
Exercise independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and make recommendations for resolution
Process oriented and ability to create and/or recommend standard operating procedures
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

A successful candidate must share our core values which are the following:

Live with Integrity - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles is paramount to the success of our organization
Are Accountable - We are accountable to ourselves. Our success is a result of what we do.
Are Humble - We are humbled by the opportunity to serve each other in our organization with a low self-preoccupation. No egos and no jerks
Bring Tremendous Effort Every Day - To be the best we can be we have to enthusiastically bring passion, tenacity, and energy every day to what we do
Look at things Creatively - We challenge ourselves to break out of established patterns in order to look at things a different way

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