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Burr & Forman · 2 weeks ago

Corporate/Transactional Paralegal

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Burr & Forman LLP is seeking an experienced corporate/transactional paralegal for their Columbia, SC office. The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing due diligence, and assisting with the closing process, requiring strong organizational skills and proficiency in essential software applications.

Legal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Draft initial closing checklists for standard purchase, sale, development and loan transactions for initial attorney review

Draft initial title insurance commitments and title insurance policies

Prepare short title updates and review and interpret title search reports from outside abstractors

Prepare title insurance reports and allocation spreadsheets

Communicate with title insurance companies for all necessary title insurance underwriting, form updates, audits, etc

Assemble deal contacts, create distribution lists, and manage the same for transactions

Order typical due diligence items such as lien searches, organizational due diligence, title work, litigation searches, etc

Review typical due diligence items including organizational due diligence, title and survey, insurance documentation, construction documents, etc

Review and prepare summaries of deal documents such as leases, purchase agreements, etc

Assist with drafting of basic loan documentation; work on basic form documents and assist with preparation of initial drafts (e.g., party names, loan amounts, signature blocks, etc.)

Assist with basic updating of documents to reflect changes in loan amounts, dates, completion of schedules and exhibits, etc

Actively participate in the closing process, including distribution of signature, assembly of loan documents, review of final due diligence items, and final closing coordination with the bank

Conduct typical post-closing work, including organization of closing document transcripts, deliveries to client and opposing counsel, follow up on outstanding items, final title and recorded document reviews, clearing client file exceptions, and calendaring follow-up calls/emails

Other responsibilities as needed

Qualification

Transactional paralegal experienceReal estate experienceMS Word proficiencyDue diligence managementParalegal certificationCommunication skillsProactive attitudeOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedTeam collaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree, paralegal certification or degree, or appropriate combination of education/experience

Minimum of four or more years of experience as a transactional/corporate/real estate paralegal

Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and file sharing software (Sharefile, HighQ, etc.). Experience in iManage helpful

Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team

Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations

Strong communication and drafting skills

Some overtime may be required

Preferred

Experience in real estate is preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Group term life and disability insurance

A 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services

Paid time off

Free wellness and mental health services

Company

Burr & Forman

Burr & Forman operates as a full-service law firm.

Founded in 1905

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.burr.com

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