Paralegal - Real Estate Practice Group

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

At Preti Flaherty, we know that exceptional people and efficient processes drive our continued success. OurParalegalsplaya key role in our Firms success, responsible for providing high-quality legalassistanceto attorneys, contributing to the efficient management of cases, and ensuring consistency and excellence in client service.

Preti Flaherty, one of New Englands largest law firms with offices in ME, NH, MA, and Washington, D.C., is seeking a Paralegal to join the firms dynamic and growing Real Estate practice group.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in real estate law and will be comfortable supporting attorneys through all phases of a transaction, from intake and due diligence through closing and post-closing. This position offers an opportunity to work with complex and diverse clients, providing direct support to our attorneys and working collaboratively with our dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assistwith real estate transactions, including the preparation and management of due diligence files and reports, deal agendas, and draft legal documents based on criteria in Lender Commitment Letters

• File and record documents with theappropriate Registriesof Deeds and track recording information

• Draft title policies, reports, endorsements, and other title-related documents

• Assistwith completing title searches and obtaining supporting documents as needed

• Prepare andmaintainclosing checklists, deal timelines, and closing binders; coordinate signatures, notaries, and delivery of executed documents

• Draft and revise routine real estate documents from templates and attorney direction (e.g., deeds,affidavits, closing certificates, easements, lease-related documents, and lender forms)

• Assemble recording packages and post-closing deliverables; track recording confirmations and return of originals; organize and distribute final closing sets

• Review title commitments and title search results;assistwith title objection letters, curative requests, and tracking satisfaction of title and survey requirements

• Support real estate finance matters by coordinating lender requirements, ordering/payoff statements, andassistingwith closing documentation and disbursement instructions at attorney direction

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a real estate paralegal in a law firm,legal department, real estate brokerage, or title company

• Strong understanding of real estate transactions, including title and survey review, due diligence, and closing/post-closing processes

• Familiarity with recording requirements and practices, including preparing andsubmittingdocuments to registries of deeds and coordinating with title companies

• Experience with legal research tools and software (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically

• Ability to handle stressful situations andmaintaincomposure in a fast-paced environment