Real Estate Paralegal Position

Lawson & Weitzen, LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick-time

Retirement plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Transit options from South Station

Job summary

Lawson & Weitzen, LLP in Boston seeks an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support attorneys handling residential and commercial real estate matters. A minimum of two years of experience is required, with preference for a college degree or a paralegal certificate and MA notary status.

The ideal candidate will manage closing transactions from start to finish, coordinate with clients, lenders, and offices, prepare closing documents, and ensure accurate disbursements.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in real estate paralegal work.
• Experience with residential and commercial real estate closings.
• Notary preferred; college degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process residential and commercial real estate closings from start to finish.
• Coordinate with clients, borrowers, realtors, lenders and municipalities.
• Prepare closing documents, settlement statements and closing disclosures.
• Balance disbursements and verify wiring instructions.
• Coordinate electronic recordings and handle filings when needed.
• Assist attorneys and manage multiple closings for same day.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

College degree

Paralegal certificate

Massachusetts notary preferred

Tools

AgentNet

PrepExpress

Qualia

PACER

REBA Standards & Forms

Job description

Lawson & Weitzen, LLP, a mid-sized Boston law firm located at 88 Black Falcon Avenue, Boston, with on-site parking, seeks a full-time experienced Real Estate Paralegal, with minimum of two (2) years of experience, to work with attorneys handling a variety of residential real estate matters, commercial real estate matters, and other work. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to maintain professionalism, and deliver a quality level of customer service.

We will give preference to candidates with a college degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an approved program. Appointment as a Massachusetts notary is preferred.

Candidate must have experience and familiarity with the procedures and documentation pertaining to:

Process residential and commercial real estate closing transactions including purchases, sales and refinances from start to finish;

Work directly with clients, borrowers, realtors, vendors, lenders and various municipality offices to bring a transaction to a successful close;

Order and analyze title reports, and prepare closing protection letters, title commitments, title policies and commercial title endorsements;

Obtain closing loan packages from lenders, order and analyze municipal lien certificates, plot plans, payoff letters, discharges and releases, certificates of good standing, etc.;

Prepare settlement statements, closing disclosures, deeds and all closing documents for loan and cash closings;

Balance all closing disbursements including, but not limited to, payoffs, invoices, and broker commissions, and verify wiring instructions in accordance with firm protocols;

Coordinate electronic recordings at the Registry of Deeds and Secretary of State’s office, and also be able to handle physical filings when necessary;

Post close all files and disburse escrow;

Work closely with firm accounting staff to ensure that each closing is funded and all payments are timely disbursed after recording;

Prepare for IRS filings; and

Handle attorney billing using billing software.

Candidate must have knowledge of and experience utilizing:

Conveyancing software including AgentNet, PrepExpress, and Qualia;

PACER; and

REBA Standards and Forms.

Candidate must be organized and able to pay attention to detail. Candidate will be expected to simultaneously manage and process multiple real estate matters, and if need be, able to organize multiple closings for the same day. Candidate will be expected to assist attorneys as needed and should be able to work both independently and closely with attorneys. Candidate will need to be able to communicate effectively and knowledgably with attorneys.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday. Salary range is $52,000.00 to $72,000.00.Final offer dependent on applicant’s experience. In addition to salary, candidate will have paid vacation, paid sick-time, access to retirement plan, participation in health, dental and vision group insurance plans, and other benefits. Transportation is available from South Station to 88 BF on the Silver Line or on the 88BF business uber to/from South Station to/from our building at 88 Black Falcon Avenue, Boston.

Lawson & Weitzen, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diverse candidates to apply.