Real Estate Paralegal - Comstock Companies

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate loan closings and related documents and communications with attorneys
• Provide due diligence support for potential acquisitions and dispositions
• Work directly with title company to obtain title commitments and coordinate closings with the title company
• Prepare, review, edit and coordinate contracts, leases, legal correspondence and other documents for attorneys
• Organize and maintain documents and filings to ensure compliance
• Manage the business licensing process between the company and state and local jurisdictions, including, without limitation:
• Register entities, file annual reports, and obtain good standing certificates  
• Prepare and file EIN applications
• Prepare and file applications for certain entities to conduct business in other jurisdictions
• Obtain zoning letters from local jurisdictions
• Administer and maintain company bonding facilities
• Maintain files for all corporate entities and track corporate reports and records
• Manage critical dates and deadlines
• Populate document archive and hard file and electronic system
• Prepare litigation pleadings index and filings
• Organize and maintain condominium and homeowner’s association documents
• Organize and maintain lending and insurance binders
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Certification of completion from an ABA- approved paralegal certification program preferred
• Real estate experience required
• Associates degree: Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a paralegal role
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong data analysis and research skills
• Must be highly credible and trustworthy, and operate with high degree of integrity
• Must hold oneself and others accountable and strive for a high level of excellence
• Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to fuel growth and innovation
• Must be customer-focused and results-oriented
• Must want to continuously learn and develop
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team establishing good working relationships with others
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage deadlines with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to act independently with strong problem solving and troubleshooting ability
• Self-directed and able to work independently, with minimal supervision 

Benefits