What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary - Real Estate Transactions and Title Coordinator position at Whitbeck Benedict & Smith LLP?
Our law firm and title company is currently seeking a qualified applicant to join our team and fill the position of Full-time Legal Secretary and Title Coordinator. Applicant will work primarily on real estate transactions and will be responsible the following:
- Preparing real estate closing documents and closing packages.
- Processing and ordering title searches, municipal searches, and tax searches.
- Accurately typing and compiling title commitments, bills, and reports for attorneys within deadline
- Typing title policies.
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence to clients, counsel, lenders, title companies, and the court.
- Keeping clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating file progress.
- Coordinating closing calendar and attorney appointments.
- Completing administrative duties, such as making copies, scanning documents, answering and directing phone calls and greeting clients, as needed.
Skills:
- Notary Public certification required.
- Experience in real estate law and title processing is strongly preferred, but not required.
- Must be proficient on the computer with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Adobe and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Willing to learn new skills and computer software.
- Courteous and professional demeanor.
- Able to work as a team with other staff and attorneys.
- Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid vacation, holiday, and sick time; 401(k); health insurance.
Submit cover letter and resume. References should be available on request.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Please provide an email address where you can be contacted about your application.
Ability to Relocate:
- Hudson, NY 12534: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30