Real Estate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal | Shelton, CT

An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its growing team.

This position offers a diverse workload consisting of approximately 60% residential and 40% commercial real estate matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume residential real estate closings from contract through post-closing.
• Prepare closing documents, deeds, settlement statements, and correspondence.
• Coordinate with lenders, realtors, clients, attorneys, and other transaction parties.
• Conduct title searches and assist with title clearance and resolution of issues.
• Support attorneys with commercial real estate transactions.
• Maintain transaction files, deadlines, timelines, and closing schedules.
• Assist with real estate disputes, landlord-tenant matters, and evictions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of real estate paralegal or closing experience, with residential and CRE experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Connecticut real estate transactions and closing procedures.
• Experience with deeds, title work, settlement statements, and lender documentation.
• Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Law firm or title company experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical and dental benefits
• Established, collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to work on both residential and commercial transactions
• Strong local reputation and long-term career opportunity

Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 (DOE)

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.