Real Estate Paralegal

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Professional development

Access to legal technology

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Real Estate Paralegal to support their property transactions team. This fully remote role involves drafting, reviewing, and finalizing contracts, performing legal research, and coordinating with clients and counsel to ensure compliant closings.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal certificate or degree and at least 3 years of real estate legal support experience, with proficiency in relevant software and knowledge of closing procedures.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in real estate paralegal or similar role.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and real estate transaction software.
• Strong understanding of real estate law, title work, and closing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing real estate contracts, leases, and closing documents.
• Conduct legal research on property titles, zoning regulations, and other real estate-related legal matters.
• Manage and organize legal files, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and properly stored.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and other parties to facilitate closings and resolve inquiries.
• Maintain a calendar of deadlines and key dates for active real estate transactions.

Skills

Legal research

Real estate knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Real estate transaction software

Legal research databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and meticulous Real Estate Paralegal to provide comprehensive legal support to their property transactions team. This remote role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and legally compliant execution of real estate deals. You will manage documentation, conduct legal research, assist with contract preparation, and coordinate with legal counsel, clients, and third parties. The ideal candidate possesses strong attention to detail, excellent administrative skills, and a thorough understanding of real estate law and procedures, enabling them to effectively manage legal aspects of transactions from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing real estate contracts, leases, and closing documents.
• Conduct legal research on property titles, zoning regulations, and other real estate-related legal matters.
• Manage and organize legal files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and properly stored.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and other parties to facilitate closings and resolve legal inquiries.
• Maintain a calendar of deadlines and key dates for all active real estate transactions.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Real Estate Paralegal or in a similar legal support role within the real estate sector.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and real estate transaction software.
• Strong understanding of real estate law, title work, and closing procedures.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote position offering significant work-life balance and flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing legal education.
• Access to cutting-edge legal technology and resources.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual legal team environment.