Description
We are seeking a Paralegal – Real Estate Title and Survey to join our preeminent Real Estate practice. As a valued member of our team, you will focus on title and survey review, servicing a wide range of transactions, and supporting real estate lawyers across our firm.
Our global real estate group is recognised for its first-class legal skills and market knowledge. We bring client-focused innovation to bear in pioneering new deal structures and delivering legal services.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of title and survey work, be known for proactively completing tasks, and following through with the speedy resolution of issues with minimal supervision. You will demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines under very tight time constraints and other demands. This position will, at times, require work outside of typical business-day hours to meet transaction closing requirements.
This is a billable position requiring accurate and timely submission of matter-attributable billable hours, with a billing requirement of at least 1,650 hours per evaluation period.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of title and survey review across all types and sizes of transactions for the firm’s Real Estate practice.
- Review and summarise exceptions listed in title commitments, identify and analyse title issues, finalise pro formas and related endorsements, assist with collating and coordinating flood due diligence for clients, and work closely with deal attorneys to develop practical solutions or structure alternatives for title issues.
- Execute the timely completion of due diligence deliverables, often under tight transaction deadlines.
- Manage various transactions, which vary in size and complexity from single-property deals to complex portfolios involving 50 to 100 properties or significantly more.
- Support and partner with attorneys, who will work directly with title companies, borrower’s counsel, and other third parties to ensure all diligence is completed efficiently and accurately.
- Meet the minimum requirement of 1,650 annual billable hours.
- Work on other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision and coordinate multiple projects.
- Ability to prioritise, be flexible, and perform well under pressure with strong time-management skills.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and strong adherence and sensitivity to confidential matters.
- Ability to work well with and gain the confidence of professionals and attorneys at all levels.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word) and other computer skills.
- Five (5)+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably from a large law firm or title company environment required.
- Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Experience performing diligence directly.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
Hours:
- Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, including one hour for lunch, with the willingness and ability to work overtime, as needed.
Salary:
- In New York, the expected base salary range for this role is $99,000 - $117,000 per year.