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Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP · 1 month ago

Legal Administrative Paralegal - Real Estate

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States, known for its collaborative, people-first culture. The Legal Administrative Paralegal will provide comprehensive support for the Real Estate, Construction & Development Service Line, handling various legal tasks related to real estate closings and ensuring smooth transaction processes.

Business DevelopmentCustomer ServiceLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional ServicesService Industry

Hiring Manager

Colleen Miller

Responsibilities

Draft and review real estate documents including but not limited to purchase and sale agreements, deeds, affidavits, notes, mortgages, UCC financing statements, easements, leases, loans, corporate filings and resolutions, and other related real estate documents

Facilitate, track, and satisfy due diligence requirements for seller and purchaser

Consult with title companies, survey firms, property inspectors and environmental consultants

Contact various governmental offices and conduct public record searches to obtain real estate ownership, taxes and zoning information

Review and summarize title commitments, title policies, lien search reports, inspection reports, surveys and phase one environmental reports

Facilitate details of closing transactions with various parties

Coordinate, attend and assist with closings, including preparing closing statements and binders

Coordinate recording and filing documents in state and local offices

Keep clients, agents, and lenders informed of status of transaction(s)

Process executed closing documents adhering to lender deadlines

Disburse funds via wire transmittals or checks, and reconcile invoices and outstanding funds

Request and review post-closing title updates

Process and record mortgage satisfactions

Qualification

Real estate law experienceParalegal CertificationMicrosoft Office SuiteQualia proficiencyPatience under pressureProject managementProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 3+ years of experience with real estate law required

High School Diploma required

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and Qualia

Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks in a demanding environment

Excellent “people” skills and ability to identify solutions when faced with a problem

Ability to maintain composure under pressure and exemplify a high level of patience

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in related field of study

Paralegal Certification from an ABA-approved program

Company

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Across a diverse range of locations and capabilities, the attorneys and advisors of Shumaker share a unified approach: to start every engagement with a clear focus on the desired outcome and the most efficient path to achieve it.

Founded in 1925

Toledo, Ohio, USA

501-1000 employees