Real Estate Paralegal

Ginosko Development Company; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ginosko Development Company / Ginosko Construction is looking for a detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal to provide essential support to attorneys. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling real estate transactions and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

This role involves preparing and reviewing legal documents, facilitating communication, and participating in the closing process. Candidates should have at least five years of related experience, a paralegal certification, and a strong background in Affordable Housing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a real estate paralegal, preferably with Affordable Housing.
• Proven knowledge of reviewing legal documents and real estate contracts.
• Willingness to become a notary and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review surveys, title commitments and exception documents.
• Facilitate communication between parties and distribute real estate documents.
• Assist in the closing process, including coordinating signature pages.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Exceptional dedication to dependability

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Research skills

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree with paralegal certification, real estate focus preferred

Job description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Real Estate Paralegal to assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including legal document preparation and review; notarization of documents; research law and investigate facts; and contract preparation. This role is ideal for a motivated paralegal professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is committed to delivering accurate, high‑quality work.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

1. Reviewing surveys, title commitments and exception documents, lending requirements, investor requirements, and analyzing title documents and legal descriptions of property.
2. Assisting with documents relating to a variety of real estate acquisition, disposition, loan, and construction matters, based on consultation with owners/VPs and review by attorneys, including but not limited to operating or partnership agreements, purchase and sale agreements, other agreements, leases, loan documents, standard construction contracts and other closing and post‑closing documents.
3. Facilitating communication between various parties and distributing real estate documents.
4. Assisting with ancillary real estate transaction documents such as escrow instructions, deeds, easements, owner's affidavits, closing certificates, entitlements, etc.
5. Providing general assistance in limited liability company, partnership, real estate, lending, construction, and leasing transactions.
6. Proof‑reading legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
7. Analyzing and summarizing documents, zoning ordinances and statutes for review by attorneys.
8. Working closely with attorneys to resolve a variety of day‑to‑day issues and supporting a broad range of commercial transactions and projects.
9. Documenting processes, as well as maintaining hard copy files and electronic records.
10. Performing legal due diligence.
11. Answering questions and escalating serious concerns, keeping various parties informed of progress made with real estate/financing applications, submitting accurate legal documents in a timely manner.
12. Assist in the closing process, including, but not limited to, coordinating signature pages from relevant parties.
13. Drive around to collect and notarize original signature pages.

Education/Certification/Licensing/Experience Requirements:

1. Education: Associate's or bachelor's degree with paralegal certification, real estate focus preferred, or related field.
2. Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience as a real estate paralegal, previous experience working with diverse populations preferred. Proven background in Affordable Housing and real estate.
3. Certificates & Licenses: Individual should be or is willing to become a notary. Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record. Certificate of personal auto liability insurance.
4. Other Requirements: Strong stakeholder service skills. Exceptional dedication to dependability and punctuality. Strong work ethic. Ability to engage with a team toward a common mission. Additional abilities required:
   • Extensive knowledge of real estate documents, contracts, and applications related to limited liability companies, partnerships, acquisition, financing, construction, and leasing transactions. Background in affordable housing preferred.
   • Ability to maintain high quality performance with varied deadlines and competing priorities in a fast‑paced work environment.
   • Strong analytical ability and research skills, keen attention to detail, superb organizational, time management and multitasking skills.
   • Strong communications skills (both oral and written). Ability to communicate effectively across broad functional and organizational lines.
   • Self‑starter who is adept at working in a true team environment and partnering/ collaborating with management, clients, in‑house counsel, outside counsel and staff.
   • Ability to Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; skillfully gather and analyze information.
   • Ability to organize, manage, and assemble multiple documents for closings.