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Paralegal - Real Estate

Albany, NY, USA

74 Days ago

Job Description


Job Type
Full-time

This is an opening for a paralegal with at least five year?s experience working in our Albany branch office. This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week) with benefits.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Draft commercial and residential purchase and sale agreements, correspondence, memoranda, open files and prepare file folders.
  • Communicate directly with clients, other attorneys, realtors and title companies.
  • Schedule closings.
  • Proof read documents and ensure accuracy for proper recording with Count Clerk.
  • Prepare commercial and residential closing packages including closing statements, drafting of all required documents and post-closing review.
  • Draft and edit real estate mortgage closing documents and closing adjustments for commercial and residential mortgage matters.
  • Coordinate bank closing packages including scheduling, closing disclosures, closing adjustments and post-closing review.
  • Coordinate post-closing recording of documents, disbursement of funds, calendaring any post-closing escrows.
  • Maintain and track schedules, contingencies, deadlines and calendars.
  • Maintain electronic and physical legal files including general organization, index closing documents and post-closing file management.
  • Provide secretarial/clerical support as needed.
  • Research and respond to inquiries and requests for information.
  • Provide other support as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong word processing skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.
  • Ability to handle and adjust effectively to competing deadlines and priorities.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Client service focused.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • High level of professionalism.
  • Overtime as necessary.
$25 - $35 per hour

Practice Areas & Specialty

Real Estate

Designation

Paralegal

Key Skills Required

Ability to HandleCalendaringClerical SupportCommunicationDraftingFile ManagementFocusedManagementMicrosoft WordMortgage ClosingProfessionalismReal EstateResearchWord ProcessingWork Independently

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 5 - 0 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: Hinman Howard & Kattell, LLP

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: https://www.hhk.com/

Headquarter: Binghamton, NY, USA 13901

Industry: Law Firm / Law Practice

Company Size: 51-200 Employees

Location

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