What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at LHH?
LHH is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal to join one of their clients in the Miami area. This Law Firm specializes in Real Estate and needs someone skilled in both Commercial and Residential Real Estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Real Estate, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate due diligence for a variety of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, borrowings etc.
- Review and summarize title commitments and surveys
- Work closely with title companies to clear title and obtain title policies
- Familiar with closing platforms, specifically Qualia.
- Prepare and file a variety of documents, including deeds, mortgages, memoranda of leases, UCC financing statements, etc.
- Obtain permits and other documents from agencies
- Prepare and distribute closing binders
- Prepare closing checklists and coordinate the closing process for various commercial real estate transactions
- Must understand real estate law, title reviews, foreclosures, REOs, knowledge of financing, and lending documents, etc
- Ability to work on real estate transactions from the initial contract through the closing
- Work closely with attorneys in preparation for transactions, including coordinating efforts between outside counsel, lenders, borrowers, sellers and other business contacts.
- Ability to work with a team or independently
- Ability to multitask
- Strong written and verbal communication
Requirements:
- 3 years of residential/commercial real estate experience
- Bilingual a MUST (English/Spanish)
- Qualia software is preferred
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000
