Job Title: Transactional Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in corporate, real estate, governmental, and other transactional practice areas.
- Prepare, draft, edit, and proofread contracts, agreements, and closing documents.
- Manage complex calendars for attorneys, including scheduling meetings, closings, and conference calls.
- Organize and maintain transactional files, both electronic and physical, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Conduct basic research and compile due diligence materials as requested.
- Prepare closing binders and assist with post-closing documentation.
- Answer and screen calls, relay messages, and respond promptly to client needs via email or telephone.
- Coordinate with clients, title companies, and other parties to schedule meetings and ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Provide general administrative support, such as handling mail, and other tasks as needed.
Core Competencies:
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Office 365.
- Assume responsibility for assigned projects and tasks.
- Navigate various electronic databases and document repositories.
- Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, PACER, and other media and financial services sites.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Communicate effectively and timely with attorneys, team members, clients, and third-party individuals or companies.
- Deal courteously and effectively with others while working independently or in a team setting, under limited supervision.
- Handle confidential/sensitive matters.
- Manage multiple projects and assignments, as well as shifting responsibilities and deadlines while under pressure.
- Calendaring and superior organization skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Great attention to detail.
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to perform with general directions.
- Positive attitude, servant leadership qualities, and team collaborator.
Education and Experience Information:
- Ideal candidates will have experience as a Transactional Paralegal.
- The ability to work as part of a team and strong problem-solving skills are essential.
Salary Information:
- Pay: - per hour.
- Expected hours: 40 per week.
Benefits:
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Dental insurance.
- 401(k).
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible schedule.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) matching.
- Retirement plan.
- Health savings account.
- AD&D insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Profit sharing.
- Wellness program.
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift.
- Monday to Friday.
Work Location:
- In person at the downtown Fort Wayne office with flexibility for remote work.
