Experienced Real Estate Paralegal

Overview

Summary: Griffin Law LLC is looking for a highly motivated, experienced Real Estate Paralegal/Office Administrator to assist attorneys in the Real Estate Department of our Boston office with all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions.

• Assist Attorneys on a daily basis
• Work closely with attorneys, lenders, real estate agents, and clients to ensure timely, accurate closings
• Work closely with attorneys in pre- and post-closing matters
• Order and review title abstracts, surveys and tax certificates
• Calendar critical dates for transactions
• Maintain organized physical and electronic files
• Prepare document packages for closing
• Draft closing documents, POA’s, consents, certificates, closing statements, and attend to all other aspects of real estate transactions
• Following the closing, maintain schedule of post-closing items and track mortgage discharges
• Contacts clients and other transaction parties to facilitate the timely completion of the closing

• Completion of a B.A./B.S. degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience with real estate closings –
  this is mandatory; please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement.

• Familiarity with Qualia software is required.
• Familiarity with Net Docs and Clio is preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, complex documents, correspondence and memos. Ability to draft correspondence and to effectively present information in various situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills:
  Demonstrates effective teamwork, communication and prioritizes and anticipates work needs. Must be able to work well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when evaluating legal matters.
• Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, or spelling errors.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients and attorneys
• Work requires a high level of focus and mental alertness while organizing and maintaining multiple matters.

Clients rely on Griffin Law’s experience and understanding in real estate, litigation and business law. We are a small, fast-paced law firm with offices in Boston and Nantucket. We take pride in providing responsive, professional and dutiful attention to every client and matter. W e are committed to providing accessible and results-driven legal services that meet the highest standards of professionalism.

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Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience); 401(k); health and dental insurance