Sr Paralegal

Kosmos; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

A national law firm in Atlanta is seeking a Sr Paralegal to specialize in Real Estate. Responsibilities include managing contract critical dates, assisting with closings, and preparing legal documents. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, organizational abilities, and a high school degree, with a preference for a bachelor’s degree. This is a direct hire role offering a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents as needed.
• Solve problems and manage projects with appropriate supervision.
• Review documentation and follow up on requirements.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues, clients, and opposing parties.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; ability to manage time sensitive documents and other information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability and aptitude to work with numbers and mathematical calculations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel with ability to merge files and databases.
• Proficiency with Adobe and Kofax PDF, and document comparison and formatting software such as Litera and Forte.
• Knowledge of conducting online research of public offices for tax, recording, zoning, and other information.
• Ability to be flexible and work additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer contract critical dates and prepare closing checklists.
• Assist with closings and review/prepare documents.
• Attend to post-closing requirements and prepare closing binders.
• Preparation of correspondence and memoranda.
• Preparation of initial draft documents for attorney review, including estoppel certificates.
• Preparation of lease and loan document abstracts.
• Preparation of UCC financing statements.
• Prepare initial draft document, amendments to agreements or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease for attorney review.
• Review organizational and authority documents.
• Order UCC lien searches and preparation of summaries of lien search results.
• Coordination of recording of documents in various counties and states.
• Preparation of escrow closing instructions.
• Preparation of document exhibits and assistance with document assembly.
• Research state and local transfer tax, recording and document execution obligations and requirements.

Skills

Excellent grammar and writing skills

Analytical and organizational skills

Keen attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Time management

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency with Adobe and Kofax PDF

Knowledge of conducting online research

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Litera

Forte

Forte

Job description

National Law firm in Atlanta has a need for a Sr Paralegal to focus on Real Estate. It is a direct hire role with a full benefits package.

• Administration of contract critical dates and preparation and administration of closing checklists
• Coordination of and assistance with closings, including review and/or preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, transfer tax forms, and escrow release documentation
• Attend to post-closing requirements, including preparation of closing indices, preparation and organization of closing binders, and monitoring of post-closing deliveries and other requirements
• Preparation of correspondence and memoranda
• Preparation of initial draft documents for attorney review, including estoppel certificates
• Preparation of lease and loan document abstracts
• Preparation of UCC financing statements
• Prepare initial draft document, amendments to agreements or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease for attorney review
• Review organizational and authority documents
• Order UCC lien searches and preparation of summaries of lien search results
• Coordination of recording of documents in various counties and states
• Preparation of escrow closing instructions
• Preparation of document exhibits and assistance with document assembly
• Research state and local transfer tax, recording and document execution obligations and requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

• Excellent grammar and writing skills with the ability to draft, proofread, and edit legal documents as needed
• Proven analytical and organizational skills with the ability to problem-solve, think independently, and manage projects with appropriate supervision
• Keen attention to detail with the ability review documentation and follow up requirements
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues, clients, and opposing parties
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; ability to manage time sensitive documents and other information with confidentiality and discretion
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Ability and aptitude to work with numbers and mathematical calculations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including, Word and Excel with ability to merge files and databases
• Proficiency with Adobe and Kofax PDF, and document comparison and formatting software such as Litera and Forte
• Knowledge of conducting online research of public offices for tax, recording, zoning, and other information
• Ability to be flexible and work additional hours as needed

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

• High School degree or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree, or comparable experience preferred