BakerHostetler ยท 2 days ago
Real Estate Paralegal
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expBakerHostetler is a law firm with a Real Estate department seeking a Paralegal in their Orlando office. The role involves performing paralegal tasks to support attorneys in managing cases, including preparing legal documents, coordinating title insurance, and conducting due diligence investigations.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Prepares legal documents such as transactional closing documents and binders, title insurance, policies and endorsements, including deeds, bills of sale, assignments, etc., for review, approval, and use by attorney
Coordinates ordering and issuance of title insurance commitments, updates, policies and endorsements
Analyzes contracts to summarize critical dates, obligations and pinpoint potential problems and maintain calendar to ensure compliance with deadlines
Initiate due diligence investigations regarding municipal liens, open permits, zoning, UCC, bankruptcy, federal and county taxes, environmental, engineering, surveys, current leases, service/management contracts and entity qualification searches
Reviews title and survey matters to summarize any potential issues, and obligations imposed by restrictions and development agreements
Drafts instruments to correct title clouds, including affidavits, satisfactions, amendments, releases and terminations
Analyzes rights of easement holders, locates easements and encroachments on surveys
Works directly with surveyor to make any corrections needed to get the survey in acceptable form for title clearance
Proofs and plots legal descriptions on surveys and title work
Prepares real estate closing statement, calculates prorations, prepares trust receipt and payment documentation and wire transmittal letters, confirms wire instructions and disburses closing funds
Coordinates execution and delivery of closing documents and assists in closing process
Conducts post-closing work including recordation of documents, updating title to issue policies, and preparation of document files and binders
Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles and codes
Other duties as requested and assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with a minimum of 2 years of experience
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and a strong working knowledge of Excel
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented with strong follow-up methods
Excellent organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines
Ability to exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive information
A strong client service approach and team orientation
Ability to speak effectively and respond to common inquiries or complaints from all levels of clients and professional and support staff
Interpersonal communication skills necessary to maintain effective relationships with partners, attorneys, clients, and staff, and to exhibit a high degree of responsiveness, diplomacy, and professionalism in these interactions
A willingness and ability to adapt to new system software
Ability to work overtime when needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate are preferred; equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for education preference
Company
BakerHostetler
Recognized as one of the top firms for client service and quality of legal services, BakerHostetler is a leading law firm that helps clients around the world address their most complex and critical business and regulatory issues.
1001-5000 employees
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Aaron Rabinowitz
Partner
Adam Finerman
Partner
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