Real Estate Paralegal — Drive Closings & Client Success

Barrister Title; Oak Forest (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrister Title is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join our busy in-office real estate practice in Illinois. You will manage multiple real estate transactions, interact directly with clients, and keep deadlines on track while supporting the attorney.

The ideal candidate has real estate transaction experience, strong document prep skills, and a professional, dependable approach to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Real estate law or real estate transaction experience preferred.
• Strong real estate document preparation skills.
• Illinois Notary Public commission preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with heavy client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review real estate transaction documents (deeds, affidavits, transfer documents, closing documents).
• Assist with residential real estate purchase and sale transactions from contract through closing.
• Coordinate with clients, real estate agents, lenders, title companies, attorneys, municipalities.
• Maintain files, deadlines, follow-ups, and transaction calendars.
• Notarize documents as needed.
• Provide general administrative and legal support to the attorney.

Skills

Real estate experience

Smokeball experience

Notary

Documentation

Client communication

Tools

Smokeball

Job description

Barrister Title is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join our busy in-office real estate practice in Illinois. You will manage multiple real estate transactions, interact directly with clients, and keep deadlines on track while supporting the attorney.

The ideal candidate has real estate transaction experience, strong document prep skills, and a professional, dependable approach to a fast-paced environment.