Paralegal POST NUMBER: 483442

Paralegal Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to a growing team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and experience supporting legal matters involving real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and organize legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and contracts.
• Assist attorneys with case management, legal research, and document preparation.
• Support residential and commercial real estate transactions by preparing deeds, affidavits, closing documents, and other related legal documents.
• Review title commitments, surveys, and property records, and assist in resolving title issues.
• Coordinate real estate closings with attorneys, clients, lenders, title companies, and real estate professionals.
• Prepare settlement statements and post-closing documentation, and ensure documents are recorded with the appropriate agencies.
• Maintain accurate client files, calendars, and case management systems.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of legal and administrative tasks.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, government agencies, and third parties.
• Assist with additional legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience required.
• Experience supporting residential and/or commercial real estate transactions, including document preparation, title review, and closing coordination.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, document preparation, and office procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.