What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Real Estate Paralegal position at Engage Partners Inc.?
Seeking a Paralegal that will work with the Multifamily Housing Finance group and will be responsible for the review and analysis of title and survey on multifamily housing properties demonstrating a thorough knowledge of title and survey. There is a billable-hour component to this position.
This position is located in Richmond, VA and offers a Hybrid schedule (2 days remote/week).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct title and survey review and analysis, specifically for commercial real estate loans, including but not limited to Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac.
- Maintain thorough and current knowledge of commercial real estate lending guidelines.
- Perform paralegal duties and responsibilities as directed by the group leader and other attorneys.
- Monitor and meet loan closing deadlines.
- Perform all assignments in strict compliance with ethical guidelines governing the practice of law.
- Demonstrate good teamwork skills within and among practice groups, offices and firm to facilitate efficient delivery of legal services.
- Maintain the firm’s official file utilizing the document management system.
- Track and record client-billable time as required meeting minimum billable hour requirements.
- Maintain and prioritize work on a daily basis and communicate if unable to meet daily responsibilities.
- Track and record both billable and nonbillable work on a daily basis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate strong organizational and writing skills.
- Receive and follow complex instructions.
- Able to manage multiple assignments and a large workload in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
- Possess impeccable attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Be a self-starter, detail-oriented with strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
- Consistently exhibit a high degree of professionalism.
- Use initiative and discretion in accomplishing routine assignments with minimum supervision.
- Ability to provide quality service to both internal and external clients effectively in order to build strong relationships.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree; any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience with commercial real estate transactions, specifically title and survey.
- Law firm or title company and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac experience preferred; or any
- Commercial title and survey experience, specifically American Land Title Association, ALTA/NSPS
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000
