Paralegal – Real Estate
Bernstein Shur, a New England-based law firm that advises clients across the U.S. and around the world, is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to work in its Manchester, New Hampshire office.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Real Estate Paralegal will support, manage, and facilitate the needs of a busy team of award-winning legal professionals. The successful candidate should be a resourceful and technically proficient team player who is able to manage day-to-day paralegal and administrative needs effectively in a fast-paced, yet uniquely positive office culture. The firm’s paralegals are proactive leaders who have exceptional organizational skills, demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, and exercise the utmost discretion.
Job Requirements
* Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
* Paralegal certificate a plus
* 3-5 years of previous experience in real estate and commercial law
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Superior people/interpersonal skills
* Ambitious, enthusiastic, positive can-do attitude and polished professional demeanor; a healthy sense of humor will be considered a plus. Tenacious in meeting deadlines with a strong sense of timeliness, decision-making, and good self-management discipline
* Technologically savvy; highly proficient, expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 365; ability to work effectively within the firm’s document management, real estate and billing applications
* Keen ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and with firm’s clients
* Work discretely with confidential information
* Must be proactive, accountable and have excellent judgment
* Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment while making very few errors
* Must be adaptable to change and remain calm under pressure
* Billable goal target is 1400 hours annually
ENVIRONMENT:
* Office Setting
* Computer based work
* Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 15 lbs
* Sit/stand for extended periods of time
* Teamwork and collaboration
* Reliable attendance in the office
Job Responsibilities
* Prepare legal descriptions and title insurance commitments, correspondence, memoranda, and project work in the daily production of legal documents
* Research registries for real estate background and history
* Conduct title searches and prepare title abstracts
* Obtain real estate tax information
* Draft closing documents and create closing binders
* Edit and finalize documents and distributes to clients, attorneys, and team
* Proofread and redline documents, correspondence, and memoranda to ensure accuracy of copy, grammar, punctuation, and syntax
* Maintain calendar of closing deadlines and meetings
* Coordinate conference calls, Zoom meetings, interoffice and outside meetings
* Perform a variety of paralegal functions, including opening of new matters, conflict checks, proforma and billing activities
* Quickly identify, prioritize, and resolve problems of a varying nature with minimal direction provided
* Flexibility to assist with and work on a wide variety of assignments and projects
* Work closely and effectively with assigned professionals to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, schedule changes, and preparation needed for meetings, following up appropriately and anticipating needs
Job Benefits
* Hybrid work environment
* Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Group life and disability insurance
* Financial wellness program
* 401K employer match and profit sharing
* 23 days PTO in the first year of employment
* 11 paid holidays
* Paid parental leave
* Mobile data reimbursement
* Free parking