Real Estate Paralegal

Exciting Opportunity Alert! Join the Legacy Counsellors, P.C. Team as a Dynamic Team Player! Are you ready to elevate your career and be a vital part of a dynamic law firm in Western Massachusetts? Legacy Counsellors, P.C. is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and organized individual to join our thriving real estate team. If you're a go-getter with a can-do attitude and a passion for making a real impact, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! About Legacy Counsellors, P.C. Legacy Counsellors, P.C. is a growing Western Massachusetts-based law firm specializing in real estate, estate planning, and estate settlement and seeks an organized and conscientious Real Estate Paralegal who shares our core values to work with our clients for their personal real estate needs. We are a goal-oriented firm looking to hire a personally responsible, team-player with integrity and a results-orientated approach, and someone who is comfortable with accountability and seeks personal and professional development. What You'll Do: All aspects of due diligence and closing processes for real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and refinances. Drafting of real estate documents. Reviewing and summarizing title examinations and title commitments. Preparing and distributing closing packages, and disbursements. Managing and coordinating attorneys, clients, agents, and lenders, for closing dates. This position has long-term career potential and comes with competitive hourly wages, benefits and potential for periodic bonuses. The work week is 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with some flexibility as appropriate. This position is not remote, and requires in-person work in Ludlow, though regularly scheduled “remote work” days can be arranged after initial training. Other skills and expectations include: Managing and prioritizing high volume caseload; Working with members of the staff and attorneys in assisting with their clients and projects; Assisting staff and attorneys with tracking caseload, monitoring and following up on requests and action items; Providing exceptional customer service and develop strong client and referral relationships; Screening and scheduling appointments for attorneys; Self-managing follow up on delegated assignments; Maintaining client files; and Maintaining client confidentiality. Our ideal candidate is someone who is curious and loves to learn something new every day. Someone who takes inordinate pride in their work and wants everything perfect before it goes to our clients. Someone who is looking for a work home, who believes in what they are doing, follows through on tasks, is self-directed and prioritizes their work. We are searching for someone whose values include integrity, honesty, service orientation, and is a team player. Qualifications and Preferences Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies (REQUIRED). 2-4 years’ experience with residential real estate transactions. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Qualia, and Practice Panther. Fluency in Spanish preferred. Reliable transportation required -- applicant must be able to travel between office locations as needed. Skills required: Must be a team-player, dependable, detail oriented, thorough, honest, and have good organizational skills Capable of multi-tasking effectively Flexible and willing to change priorities as needed Have a “can-do” attitude and be willing to challenging yourself and learning additional tasks Be client-focused and have a pleasant disposition Wants to succeed and grow everyday *Some benefits are available upon successful completion of 90-days of full-time employment and are subject to change without notice. Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year, dependent on relevant experience #J-18808-Ljbffr