Paralegal II

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP•New York, NY

5d•$92,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting an experienced paralegal to join its thriving and growing Real Estate practice group in its New York office. This position assists lawyers and non-attorney timekeepers with complex real estate transactions, including mortgage and mezzanine financings, acquisitions and dispositions. Responsibilities include correspondence and communications with clients and vendors, assistance (under the supervision of attorneys) with legal documents and due diligence, creation of signature pages, distribution of closing files, and other tasks related to the firm’s real estate practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
Paralegal certificate, National Association of Legal Assistants certification or specialty certificate provided by State helpful.
Minimum of three years of paralegal or related business experience required; previous experience coordinating paralegal work or case clerks helpful.
Intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local Rules.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic technological and research skills necessary to pull requested documents from online resources and familiarity with legal technology and computer databases required.
Ability to train other paralegals and work efficiently and accurately under pressure, and present a positive, professional image with colleagues, professional staff, and vendors.
Ability to work overtime or travel, as needed, on short notice essential.
Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions.
Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications.
Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds.
Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory.
Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required.
Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team.
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Paralegal certificate, National Association of Legal Assistants certification or specialty certificate provided by State helpful.
previous experience coordinating paralegal work or case clerks helpful.

Responsibilities

Generates revenue by meeting billable hour and other timekeeping expectations set forth by the firm.
Proactively secures billable work, which may require working across teams and offices.
Maintains current and accurate daily time log; inputs time records into firm's time and accounting systems according to firm and outside counsel guidelines.
Accounts for complete workday.
Performs research and analysis, including title, zoning and survey research.
Manages and coordinates title and survey review.
Coordinates real estate closings, including preparation of closing binders and resolving any post-closing matters.
Complies with the firm’s Client File Maintenance policy for managing the client file for both electronic and hardcopy files.
Ensures a central file is maintained for each client matter and (a) all hardcopy files are barcoded and labeled appropriately at the inception of and throughout the life of each client matter and (b) all electronic files are stored in EMF in the appropriate client matter folders.
Ensures timely closing of files.
Maintains and monitors workrooms to ensure files are in compliance with our Records policy.
Performs work on firm-sanctioned non-billable projects, to include file transfers and the firm’s pro bono initiatives.
Performs special projects as assigned.