Paralegal

Maynard Nexsen • Raleigh, NC

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal will assist up to four attorneys with real estate transactions and closings, and other organizational and administrative duties.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of commercial real estate and finance transactions from inception through closing
• Prepare and organize closing checklists, timelines, and deal documentation
• Manage execution and distribution of closing documents; oversee post-closing processes and deliverables
• Draft and revise loan documents, closing statements, settlement statements, and ancillary real estate documentation
• Prepare UCC filings (UCC-1, UCC-3), title objection letters, and lender-side due diligence summaries
• Assist with preparation of loan modifications, extensions, and refinancing documentation
• Review title commitments, surveys (ALTA/NSPS), zoning reports, and environmental reports
• Coordinate title and survey review with attorneys; track and resolve title objections
• Manage corporate documentation and entity due diligence (good standings, organizational documents)
• Work closely with lender clients, title companies, and outside counsel to facilitate smooth closings
• Handle communication across multiple parties, ensuring deadlines and requirements are met
• Track funding requirements and assist with closing fund flows (where applicable)
• Assemble and distribute closing binders (physical and electronic)
• Ensure proper recording of documents and track receipt of recorded instruments
• Maintain organized electronic files within document management systems (iManage/NetDocuments)
• Track billable time in accordance with firm expectations
• Assist attorneys with matter organization to maximize efficiency and billing accuracy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED