What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Real Estate position at Hinman Howard & Kattell LLP?
Description
This is an opening for a paralegal with at least five year’s experience working in our main office in Binghamton, NY. This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week) with benefits.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Draft residential purchase and sale agreements, correspondence, memoranda, open files and prepare file folders.
- Communicate directly with clients, other attorneys, realtors and title companies.
- Schedule closings.
- Proof read documents and ensure accuracy for proper recording with Count Clerk.
- Prepare residential closing packages including closing statements, drafting of all required documents and post-closing review.
- Draft and edit real estate mortgage closing documents and closing adjustments for residential mortgage matters.
- Coordinate bank closing packages including scheduling, closing disclosures, closing adjustments and post-closing review.
- Coordinate post-closing recording of documents, disbursement of funds, calendaring any post-closing escrows, preparation of final title insurance.
- Maintain and track schedules, contingencies, deadlines and calendars.
- Maintain electronic and physical legal files including general organization, index closing documents and post-closing file management.
- Research and respond to inquiries and requests for information.
- Provide other support as needed.
Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong word processing skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.
- Ability to handle and adjust effectively to competing deadlines and priorities.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Client service focused.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- High level of professionalism.
- Overtime as necessary.
