Legal Staff Paralegal in Baton Rouge, LA

Law Firm

Baton Rouge, LA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Baton Rouge, LA

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Public Finance Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Draft title affidavits, title commitments, and final policies.
- Maintain communications with underwriting parties.
- Perform pre-closing title processes.
- Collect vendor letters and assessment documents, including plans, pictures, and surveys.
- Review ALTA surveys, term sheets, transaction contracts, and title work.
- Coordinate and utilize law firm resources to achieve client goals.
- Create files, manage invoices, and organize paperwork and emails.
- Prepare and analyze construction loan endorsement requests.

Education and Experience Information:
- 3 to 5 years of paralegal experience.
- required.
- Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in capturing and recording billable time.
- Experience in reviewing and summarizing real estate records.

Additional Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High degree of detail and organization.
- Client-focused approach.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Drive and personal initiative.

Salary Information:
- No specific salary information provided, but the position offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with a wellness component, free telehealth coverage, short- and long-term disability, pet insurance, 401K, and profit sharing (after completion of eligibility requirements), generous paid time off plus paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and in-house training and development.

Additional Information:
- The role offers a collaborative environment within a fast-paced AM200 law firm.
- Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
- The law firm is values-driven with a strong sense of community, actively involved in community projects through the law firm Foundation.
- The law firm is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse ideas and solutions.
- The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.