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Paralegal - Real Estate

Employer
Jacaranda Consulting Inc.
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Nov 30, 2022
The Senior Real Estate Paralegal applies transactional and legal knowledge on Real Estate matters to provide assistance to lawyers.In this capacity, the Senior Real Estate Paralegal will:* Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work; Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified);* Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret legal documents; Build and maintain relevant databases and files; File and provide copies to relevant parties;* Perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries;* Assist with legal business transactions, and logistics, including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements;* Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services;* Work overtime as required; Travel as required; and* Handle additional projects as assigned.Qualifications:We are seeking candidates who have:* Extensive experience reviewing titles and surveys, as well as preparing title reports and closing binders;* Experience performing UCC searches and document review, in addition to corporate searches and organizing due diligence documents;* Advanced proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;* Advanced proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;* Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;* Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;* Advanced proficiency in online research and internet search resources (Lexis Nexis/Westlaw);* Advanced knowledge of Firm and Real Estate practice-area-specific procedures and terminology;* Advanced knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures;* Advanced knowledge of timekeeping and expense reporting applications;* Advanced knowledge of legal billing processes;* At least 7 years of Paralegal experience;* At least 7 years of relevant Real Estate experience;* Notary Public (preferred); and* ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate; BachelorA$ cents A cents ' not A cents " cents s Degree (preferred).All paralegals must comply with continuing education requirements pursuant to the requirements of their jurisdiction.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $70,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Health insurance* Life insurance* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:* Washington, DC 20036: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:* Paralegal: 7 years (Required)* Real estate law: 7 years (Required)* Title processing: 5 years (Required)* UCC law: 3 years (Preferred)License/Certification:* Paralegal Certificate (Required)* Certified Notary Public (Preferred)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20036

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