Real Estate Paralegal

Job Description
gpac, a recruiting company with over 30 years in the industry is partnered with an established small-sized law firm in the area that is seeking a real estate paralegal. They offer a great office and location as weel as a lot of flexibility. They are looking to hire immediately and have a competitive salary.
To apply, email your resume to
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing and reviewing commercial and residential real estate purchase and sale closing documents.
• Assist with the preparation and review of loan documents (including UCC Financing Statements).
• Coordinate commercial and residential real estate transaction closings, including maintaining closing checklist, preparation and distribution of signature page packages, settlement statements, and coordination with various transaction parties as required.
• Order and review title and survey (including title exceptions), prepare title and survey objection letters and title/survey memoranda, and prepare escrow closing letters.
• Order and/or collect other typical legal due diligence items for sale and loan transactions easements, and similar agreements.
• Order, review, and abstract UCC/judgment/lien search results.
• Obtain and review zoning reports and conduct related zoning analyses.
• Prepare consents, resolutions, and other basic corporate documents.
• Conduct lease reviews and prepare lease abstracts.
• Handle or coordinate filing/recording documents.
• Prepare closing binders and handle post-closing matters.

Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a law firm working with real estate matters.
• Strong title and survey skills are required. Strong technical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Attention to detail.
• Great time management skills under tight time constraints.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without error, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests.
• Knowledge of legal terms and legal matters to determine whether forms submitted include all required related parties.
• Substantial analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think creatively about new solutions and drive best practices.
• Generally, works the core hours of the firm, can work between 25-40 hours a week.

Please email your resume to for consideration. Please also call/text Bethany at 203-548-9232
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.