Real Estate Paralegal

Portland, Maine

Drummond Woodsum is seeking a full-time Real Estate Paralegal to join our firm’s Real Estate Department in our Portland office. The ideal candidate will be familiar with real estate transactions generally and experienced in performing title examinations; preparation of title insurance commitments and policies; drafting deeds, easements, and other real estate transaction-related documents; familiar with title insurance endorsements and closings of real estate transactions.

Responsibilities include:

• Title examination and research, including reviewing status of taxes, liens and encumbrances and comparing legal descriptions in instruments of record with surveys and other information to determine impact on title to real estate
• Preparing reports summarizing title research
• Issuing title insurance commitments and policies, including facility with title insurance endorsements
• Communicating with title insurance companies, including negotiating rates, endorsements, and affirmative coverage
• Evaluating and analyzing title issues and working with attorneys on potential solutions
• Recording of documents and filing of transfer tax declarations, including electronically
• Assisting attorneys with closing of real estate transactions

Skill Requirements:

• Working knowledge of real estate transactions and closings
• Effective analytical and communication skills
• Title examination, analysis and underwriting experience
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects at once

At Drummond Woodsum we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. Our focus is geared toward fostering a culture where you can work with and learn from diverse individuals, explore and expand your capabilities, and are valued for the contributions and perspectives you bring. We’re committed to providing our team members with the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally, and we are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Insurance options, including domestic partner coverage, for health (either a co-pay-based plan or HSA with firm contributions), dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with pre- or post-tax investment options and firm contributions
• Wellness support, including partnerships with SoulBeing, telehealth coverage, and on-site privacy rooms
• Life insurance coverage at 1.5x your annual salary, plus supplemental voluntary coverage available
• Leave plans, including paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability
• Firm involvement, including:
• Monthly firm lunch meetings to hear about all areas of the firm
• Committee participation, such as our Community Service Committee which organizes a drive every December and our public outreach week in July
• Social gatherings – 2024 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get-together, and our annual Halloween party for our families

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to hr@dwmlaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

Applying for an Open Position

If you would like to apply for an open position, you enjoy a challenge, and would like to join our top-notch team, please submit your resume and letter of interest via e-mail to hr@dwmlaw.com. No phone calls, please. All inquiries held in the strictest confidence.

Drummond Woodsum offers a generous benefits package including your choice of medical/dental plans with wellness reimbursements, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 401k/Profit Sharing plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, personal and sick time, on-site subsidized parking, longevity bonuses and more. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practice and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply for open positions.