Commercial & Real Estate Paralegal
About The Position
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to work in the Columbus office in the area of commercial real estate. As a paralegal in our real estate practice group, you would be an integral and valued leader of our team of professionals and staff dedicated to providing preeminent legal services for our clients’ real estate-related needs. This position involves close collaboration with multiple attorneys within the firm, as well as clients and other parties while realizing a wide variety of business and transactional objectives for our clients.
Requirements
- Experience conducting title and survey review and drafting objection letters
- Thorough knowledge of real estate proceedings and transactions
- Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
- Superior organization and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize work while remaining deadline focused
- Proficient with online real estate research tools
- Experience with Docusign, online notary and other tools
- Experience with online legal research tools
- Minimum of 3 years working as a real estate paralegal.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program or equivalent experience required.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing for real estate closings for lenders, sellers and purchasers.
- Assist in the preparation of closing documents.
- Review closing documents, property records and maps.
- Manage closing process and transaction workflows.
- Assemble closing checklists, packages and prepare closing binders.
- Attend closings and assist with execution of documents.
- Assist with condominium creation process, including drafting basic documents.
- Perform research of property records and legal issues, and draft memoranda.
- Record and file documents in person and electronically.
- Prepare, review and critique deeds, mortgages, mortgage releases, UCC filings, easements.
- Obtain zoning letters and code violation letters.
- Obtain approval of property splits and legal descriptions.
- Order and review title insurance policies.
- Order and review surveys.
- Order and review UCC-11 searches.
- Draft and compile zoning and annexation applications.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- FSA
- life and disability coverage
- paid maternity & parental leave
- discretionary bonus opportunity
- family building resources
- identity theft protection
- a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contribution potential
- paid sick, personal and vacation time
- opportunities for professional growth
- work-life balance
- programs that recognize and celebrate your contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
