New Construction Paralegal #ESF2972
ExpertHiring•Bridgeville, DE
•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite
About The Position
This full-time on-site role serves as the central operational and legal backbone for land, development, and sales teams within a high-growth residential home building environment. Ideal for an experienced legal professional with a sharp eye for detail, the position involves managing documentation across the entire lifecycle from acquisition to closing. The hire will play an impactful role in ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating risk, and facilitating seamless real estate settlements.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a Paralegal specializing in new home construction, real estate law, or land development
- Solid knowledge of Delaware real estate and construction law, land use regulations, and title review
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems
- Strong document drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills with high attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Paralegal Certificate is a strong plus, though equivalent hands-on industry experience is acceptable
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review new home sales contracts, addenda, disclosures, and closing documentation
- Coordinate closely with title companies, lenders, buyers, and internal departments to ensure seamless closings
- Support land development legal workflows, including title reviews, permitting, easements, and zoning compliance
- Manage strict contract deadlines, contingencies, escrow tracking, and document follow-up
- Maintain organized records for active projects, settlements, and land transactions while collaborating with outside counsel
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- a retirement plan
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
