Paralegal - Real Estate

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC • Fort Lauderdale, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is seeking an experienced Paralegal for its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. The role supports members of the Real Estate Practice Group of the FIBRE Section and manages real estate transactions from inception through closing. The Paralegal collaborates with attorneys and clients, coordinates transaction and closing requirements, prepares and reviews real estate documents, and maintains transaction records and critical dates.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of prior law firm experience in commercial real estate leasing and transactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 2010 applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Enjoys teamwork.
• Ability to work overtime if required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys representing purchasers, borrowers, sellers, developers, and other clients in real estate matters.
• Order title searches and commitments, review them, and provide analysis.
• Interface with title companies regarding commitments and policies.
• Order surveys, review them, and provide analysis.
• Interface with surveyors regarding draft and final surveys.
• Coordinate closings with title companies, including satisfying closing requirements.
• Prepare deeds, releases, closing affidavits, and other real estate documents.
• Review and prepare settlement statements.
• Draft title objection letters.
• Draft closing instruction letters.
• Maintain compliance with regulations applicable to closing real estate transactions.
• Communicate with clients during transactions, coordinate closing requirements, and arrange delivery of applicable transaction documents.
• Calendar critical dates and maintain a current critical date list.
• Archive documents and emails in the document management system according to the supervising attorney’s naming protocol.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays, including a floating holiday.
• Caregiving assistance through Bright Horizons for child, elder, and pet care.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning and other professional development resources.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed