Real Estate Paralegal

Position: Real Estate Paralegal

Reports to: Legal Operations Manager/Brighton Corporation Chief of Staff

Direct reports: None

Exempt Status: Salaried Exempt

Date Last Updated: December 30, 2024

Overview

Provides comprehensive support for our corporate legal team, prioritizing tasks such as document preparation, administrative duties and project-specific legal support. This includes tracking critical deadlines and ensuring that projects and contracts are developed on time and with complete accuracy. Works with internal departments to gather necessary information to complete tasks and transactions. Must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

Major Responsibilities

Assist Legal Operations Manager with:

• Contract Drafting & Review: Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including real estate-related documents and agreements (purchase, sale, development).
• Legal Compliance: Facilitate the filing of necessary licenses and ensure compliance with all relevant statutory requirements.
• Corporate Records: Maintain corporate records for all company entities, including filings, EINs, and business name statements.
• Real Estate Due Diligence: Analyze title reports, surveys, and related documents. Work with the land acquisition team to resolve title issues.
• Closing Support: Assist with land acquisition closings by preparing necessary documentation (e.g., deeds, escrow instructions, checklists).
• Legal & Operational Support: Maintain knowledge of company legal documents and operations. Manage document archiving systems.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Minimum 3 years prior experience in real estate transactions including: title review, strong research, analytical and drafting skills, organizing and coordinating transactions, file management and recording documents with the county.
• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles tasks expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent reading comprehension, active learning, critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Adobe and other applications to create and maintain electronic formats.
• Must maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
• Displays an exemplary work ethic and excellence in customer service.

Physical Demands

• Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity (e.g., processing paperwork, filing, stapling, sorting, etc.)
• May be required to perform occasional light physical labor.