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Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support the Transactions practice group with commercial real estate and forestry matters, including real estate closings, title work, and post-closing activities. Key Responsibilities- Request, review, and analyze title commitments, title reports, surveys, and certificates of title; prepare title objection letters and related correspondence.
- Coordinate with buyers, sellers, realtors, lenders, appraisers, surveyors, title companies, insurance companies, taxing authorities, attorneys, and other parties involved in real estate transactions.
- Coordinate loan and real estate closings, including reviewing lender closing packages and preparing closing statements, affidavits, payoff letters, disbursement sheets, closing binders, and other documents.
- Assist attorneys with closings, including fund disbursement, recording deeds, deeds of trust, and UCC filings, obtaining title updates, and issuing title policies.
- Prepare updated certificates of title and title policy endorsements.
- Conduct occasional land record research.
- Track real estate transactions for 1099 reporting and prepare required documentation.
- Draft real estate documents, including foreclosure notices, lien notices, and cancellation authorities.
- Open and maintain client files in the firm's intake system.
- Process invoices through Chrome River and review attorney bills for billing accuracy.
- Provide general administrative and legal support to attorneys.
- Enter attorney time into the firm's time and billing system as needed.
Collaboration & Support- Work with attorneys across the practice group on various projects.
- Coordinate with the Office Manager regarding trust account funds received and disbursed.
- Work with the Secretary on monthly title insurance reporting and new file openings.
Required Qualifications- 5–10 years of real estate legal experience in a law firm environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications- College degree.
- Certified Paralegal Certificate
- Land use experience.
- Notary certification.
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