Real Estate Paralegal

Full-time

No

Law Firm is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join its Real Estate Department in its Portland office. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of real estate transactions and closings, effective analytical and communication skills, title examination, analysis, and underwriting experience, and the ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook.

The Real Estate Paralegal will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Title examination and research, including reviewing the status of taxes, liens, and encumbrances and comparing legal descriptions in instruments of record with surveys and other information to determine the impact on the title to real estate
• Preparing reports summarizing title research
• Issuing title insurance commitments and policies, including facility with title insurance endorsements
• Communicating with title insurance companies, including negotiating rates, endorsements, and affirmative coverage
• Evaluating and analyzing title issues and working with attorneys on potential solutions
• Recording of documents and filing of transfer tax declarations, including electronically
• Assisting attorneys with closing of real estate transactions

The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects at once, and experience in performing title examinations, preparation of title insurance commitments and policies, drafting deeds, easements, and other real estate transaction-related documents.

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits available. To apply, please submit your resume and letter of interest via email to .

## Real Estate Paralegal Position at Law Firm

Law Firm is seeking a full-time Real Estate Paralegal to join its Real Estate Department in its Portland office. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of real estate transactions and closings, effective analytical and communication skills, title examination, analysis, and underwriting experience, and the ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook.

**Job Responsibilities**

• Title examination and research, including reviewing the status of taxes, liens, and encumbrances and comparing legal descriptions in instruments of record with surveys and other information to determine the impact on the title to real estate
• Preparing reports summarizing title research
• Issuing title insurance commitments and policies, including facility with title insurance endorsements
• Communicating with title insurance companies, including negotiating rates, endorsements, and affirmative coverage
• Evaluating and analyzing title issues and working with attorneys on potential solutions
• Recording of documents and filing of transfer tax declarations, including electronically
• Assisting attorneys with closing of real estate transactions

**Qualifications**

• Working knowledge of real estate transactions and closings
• Effective analytical and communication skills
• Title examination, analysis, and underwriting experience
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects at once
• Experience in performing title examinations, preparation of title insurance commitments and policies, drafting deeds, easements, and other real estate transaction-related documents

**Compensation and Benefits**

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits available.

**Application Process**

To apply, please submit your resume and letter of interest via email to . No phone calls, please.

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Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

None

Title examination, analysis, and underwriting; working knowledge of real estate transactions and closings; effective analytical and communication skills; Microsoft Word and Outlook; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work independently and manage multiple projects at once.

None

Submit your resume and letter of interest via email to . No phone calls, please.

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