Legal Staff Paralegal in Carmel, NC

Law Firm

Carmel, NC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Carmel, NC

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Builder Real Estate Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:

A Real Estate Paralegal at the law firm is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive support during real estate closings. The role involves assisting attorneys and clients by preparing and reviewing legal documents, ensuring that all aspects of the closing process adhere to legal requirements and industry regulations. A successful candidate will have a keen attention to detail, legal expertise, and the ability to manage complex transactions to facilitate successful real estate closings.

Key Responsibilities & Objectives:

Core Duties:
- Take extreme ownership of the file to ensure a smooth closing process.
- Ensure clear title and marked-up binder.
- Verify that all closing figures match the invoice and contract.
- Audit packages and files prior to closing.
- Ensure the package is sent in a timely manner to the correct closing location.
- Balance figures with the lender.
- Manage seller documents.
- Handle management of keys and closing locations.
- Ensure past orders report is clear.
- Oversee the fees not disbursed report.
- Manage client relationships with closing coordinators and lenders.
- Ensure calendar management matches the closing software.
- Send builder documents to the builder post-closing.
- Take ownership of closing errors/check requests.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for builder files, including buyers, agents, and builders.
- Perform pre-closing tasks as necessary.

Document Preparation:
- Draft and prepare legal documents related to real estate transactions, such as contracts, deeds, mortgages, and closing statements.

Title Insurance:
- Coordinate the receipt of title insurance binder for closing and collect the appropriate premiums.
- Review the title binder and satisfy all requirements prior to closing.

Coordination with Stakeholders:
- Facilitate communication and coordination among various parties involved in the closing process, including buyers, sellers, lenders, real estate agents, and other attorneys.

Closing Preparation:
- Organize and prepare for the closing, ensuring all necessary documents are in order, and coordinate the timing of the closing.

Reviewing Closing Documents:
- Thoroughly review all closing documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.

Client Communication:
- Keep clients informed about the progress of the closing process, explain legal documents, and address any questions or concerns they may have.

Financial Transactions:
- Handle the financial aspects of the closing, including disbursing funds, collecting payments, and ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded.

Compliance and Due Diligence:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, and conduct due diligence to identify and address any potential legal issues.

Problem Resolution:
- Identify and resolve any issues or discrepancies that may arise during the closing process to ensure a smooth and successful transaction.

Continued Education:
- Keep abreast of changes in real estate laws and regulations, attend trainings, and stay informed about industry best practices.

Success Factors:
- Maintain high levels of client satisfaction with communication, reflected in high survey grades.
- Ensure errors are less than 5% of the total file load number.
- Keep past orders and fees not disbursed report clear.
- Receive positive feedback from buyers and agents.
- Ensure files are processed and prepared for closing timely and accurately.

Education and Experience Information:

- Proficiency in using legal software, document management systems, and other technology tools relevant to real estate transactions.
- Strong communication skills for effectively communicating with clients, real estate agents, title companies, and other professionals involved in the transaction.
- Understanding of the legal requirements and processes associated with real estate transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Familiarity with the closing process, including the preparation of closing statements and settlement documents.
- Ability to manage complex transactions and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Salary Information:

The text does not provide specific salary information for the position of Builder Real Estate Paralegal.

Benefits Package:

- Safe Harbor 401K with matching and instant vesting.
- Medical Insurance with HSA or FSA options.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Child/Spouse/Employee Voluntary Life Insurance.
- Employer Paid Group Life Insurance (10K).
- Short Term Disability.
- Long Term Disability.
- Cancer/Accident/Hospital Ancillary Policies.
- Unlimited PTO with 5 Unplanned PTO days.
- Bereavement Days.
- Employer-paid lunches during busy end-of-month periods.