What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional - Law Clerk / Paralegal position at Miller Thomson?
The Senior Paralegal-Real Estate is an integral part of the Firm’s Legal Professional and Paralegal team. This role will be responsible for performing legal tasks, working on legal projects, and providing various support functions to supervisors, while reviewing title materials, surveys, zoning reports, lease-related documents, and other due diligence items, as well as coordinating with diligence service providers. This role will be located in their Orange County office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Responsibilities & QualificationsReviewing title insurance commitments and underlying documents, resolving title issues, and finalizing title policiesReviewing surveys, zoning reports, lease-related documents, and other due diligence items, resolving issues, as well as coordinating with diligence service providersPreparing and maintaining transaction checklistsPreparing and / or drafting closing documents, forms, letters and other correspondence, and legal documents under the supervision of attorneys, as well as maintaining closing filesProviding support to attorneys for closings (and attends closings, if required)Creating and maintaining calendars for closings or transactions, and distributing to supervisors and other team membersPreparing closing and other legal documents for execution, and assembling final closing and other legal documentsFollowing up on post-closing matters, including preparation and distributions of closing bindersCoordinating ongoing projects and activities in either on-site or off-site locations, utilizing junior paralegals, supporting departments, and secretaries when necessaryDeveloping procedures with supervisors for electronic or physical tracking, coding, and ensuring quality control systems for documents, including recorded documentsAnticipating typical work for a closing or transaction, and working with supervisors to ensure all aspects are addressedDemonstrating effective verbal and written communication with clients, outside vendors, and other partiesCoordinating the timely completion of a closing or transaction to comply with Firm policies and proceduresPromoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workersProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and / or proprietary information that the Firm retainsWe’d love to hear from you if youDemonstrate knowledge of basic corporate structures and UCC mattersHave experience in title, survey, zoning, and other related diligence reviewHave experience assisting on commercial, multi-state real estate transactions from origination to finalization of post-closing mattersPossess knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office Suite (especially Excel), and other programs necessary to complete thorough analyses and reportsPossess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, management, support staff and outside contacts and service providersAnd haveA Bachelor's degree (and signed declaration if located in a California office), or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved programA minimum of ten (10) years of related law firm experience as a Real Estate ParalegalExperience in title and survey reviewBenefits & Additional InformationSuccessful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefit program which includes : Healthcare, life and disability insuranceAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional Development programsAnd more!Additionally, they have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.Firm is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. They draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of their Global Citizenship department. Their lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Their diversity makes them who they are.Compensation : $130,000.00-$170,000.00, plus overtime and bonus#J-18808-Ljbffr