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Real Estate Paralegal Jobs in Rehoboth Beach, DE at Real Estate Law Firm
Real Estate Paralegal
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Our client, a leader in Real Estate Law in beautiful Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is seeking a skilled and motivated Real Estate Paralegal with a passion for real estate and delighting clients. This role is ideal for a paralegal who would like to work in a small real estate office of 4, supporting two in-house attorneys. This Paralegal supports and provides legal assistance to attorneys in residential and commercial real estate transactions by preparing legal documents, performing due diligence, coordinating closings, and maintaining communication with clients, lenders, and title companies. Paralegals play a crucial role in ensuring smooth, compliant, and timely property deals for clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in preparing, reviewing and filing legal documents such as deeds, purchase agreements, mortgage documents, closing statements, affidavits, and other real estate-related contracts
- Research and analyze title searches, survey and city/county records
- Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are filed and updated in accordance with legal procedures, ensuring timely execution of tasks and efficient closings
- Communicate effectively with clients, real estate agents/brokers, lenders, title companies, and other relevant parties to coordinate transactions and respond to inquiries
- Provide general administrative support and paralegal support to attorneys as needed – including preparing correspondence, managing telephone and email communications
- Maintain organized physical and electronic settlement files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and accessible for the legal team
- Coordinate with team members and other departments to ensure smooth transaction processes
- Ensure all necessary documents and disclosures are provided and meet legal requirements for each transaction
Education:
- Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate required; BA or BS degree preferred.
Experience:
- At least three (3) years of experience in assisting with real estate transactional matters as a real estate paralegal.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with the review of Title Reports and Searches, Real Estate Property Tax Reports and Liens.
- Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality and provide outstanding service to internal and external clients/contacts.
- Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Office suite & Select Soft Pro Software Preferred
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Real Estate Paralegal
Company: Real Estate Law Firm
Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE
