Job Title: Real Estate Paralegal Team Lead
Job Responsibilities:
- Manages workflow coordination among assigned paralegals, including case/deal staffing and work reassignment. Collaborates with work allocation managers when necessary.
- Identifies and provides training opportunities for the paralegal team to ensure appropriate professional development.
- Assists the Associate Director of Paralegal Operations with administrative duties, including scheduling and reviewing/approving bi-weekly timecards and PTO requests.
- Partners with the Associate Director of Paralegal Operations to address potential performance issues, employee relations matters, or other areas of concern.
- Serves as a mentor to new paralegals and participates in the onboarding of new team members.
- In collaboration with the Associate Director of Paralegal Operations, schedules and hosts group meetings to inform paralegals about firm initiatives, new software implementation, and guidance.
- Performs substantive legal work on behalf of firm clients, as directed by attorneys.
- Coordinates documentation and closing of real estate transactions, including sales, purchases, leases, and mortgage financing.
- Reviews title commitments, title documents, and surveys.
- Ensures timely completion of all pre-closing preparation and post-closing follow-up.
- Conducts legal research, including the retrieval of statutes and regulations.
Education and Experience:
- Two of the following are required: Four-year college degree, Paralegal Certificate, and/or two years of previous paralegal experience.
- Previous supervisory experience is preferred, or the candidate should have attended supervisory/leadership/managerial training courses as defined by their current supervisor.
Salary Information:
Pursuant to pay transparency laws, the estimated compensation range for this position in California, Colorado, Illinois, and New York is between $105,000 to $115,000. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The range is based on a full-time work schedule, and additional compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus.
Essential Job Specifications/Qualifications:
- Ability to apply problem-solving skills and work under minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail and professionalism in dealing with clients internally and externally.
- Flexibility, ability to handle pressure, and adapt to changing work priorities, workflow, and assignments.
- Clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain confidences and build trust.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently organize large amounts of documents.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as legal software programs.
- Familiarity with electronic research tools and basic database skills.
- Ability to work overtime and off-site at client locations, various firm offices, and other venues for extended periods.
- Capability to regularly report to work on scheduled days and times.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but serves as a coach for other positions.
Travel:
Ability to travel up to 10 times per year for extended periods.
Disclaimer:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in the position. They are not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. The law firm is an equal opportunity employer. Notice of E-Verify Participation & Right to Work.
