What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Real Estate / Corporate position at Ray Quinney & Nebeker?
Ray Quinney & Nebeker of Salt Lake City, UT is looking to hire an experienced Real Estate Paralegal. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you want to work where your loyalty, hard work, and a job well done are recognized? Would you like to use your skills to contribute to the success of a law firm that makes a difference in your community? If so, please read on and apply today.
This Real Estate Paralegal position earns a competitive salary and is eligible for excellent benefits including a rich medical insurance plan, dental insurance, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA), long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing, life insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), and more. If this sounds like the right Paralegal opportunity for you, apply today!
About Ray Quinney & Nebeker
Founded in 1940 and located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, we are one of the largest and most reputable full-service law firms in Utah. We are a leading general practice law firm committed to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Our Real Estate team is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal to join our dynamic Salt Lake City office.
Position Summary
The Real Estate Paralegal is a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual who can assist real estate and corporate attorneys through all phases of real estate transactions; applies knowledge of legal concepts and processes; supports the management of real estate closings, document preparation and related issues/matters; summarizes and analyzes document productions; and performs research as directed.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare ancillary closing documents for real estate transactions
- Record documents with various County recorders
- Search land records with various County recorders
- Prepare Articles of Organization and Incorporation for various entities
- Prepare other corporate documents as directed
- Communicate with clients and outside parties
- Coordinate real estate closings, including loan transactions
- Manage and maintain corporate annual filings
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work calmly to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in State corporate document filings
- Proficient in recording documents with various County recorders
- Proficient in searching land records with various County recorders
- Familiarity with operating agreements and other ancillary documents
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision
- Ability to keep and maintain confidential information regarding clients and firm issues
- Aptitude to learn and quickly grasp firm specific software
Qualifications
- 5 years' working experience as a paralegal
- Experience working with real estate or corporate attorneys is strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience