Residential Real Estate Paralegal

At Burr & Forman LLP, we have a foundational commitment to our clients, colleagues, and communities. The firm is currently seeking to hire an experienced residential real estate paralegal in our Myrtle Beach, SC office. This position requires knowledge of all aspects of real estate closings from start to finish.
When you join our team, you will benefit from the experience of interesting, pivotal work in a friendly and professional environment. We invest in our people to be sure we have the talent necessary to meet our clients’ legal needs and advance their business objectives. If you are interested in joining a highly-collaborative, growth-minded organization, consider applying today. We offer a competitive salary complimented by an extensive suite of benefits and generous paid time off.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Review and analyze abstract and title documents in order to assist in preparation for residential real estate closings
• Review loan documents from lenders for the purpose of preparing residential real estate closings
• Draft closing disclosures, deeds, affidavits, legal descriptions, HUD, and other required closing documents
• Establish, organize and maintain files, closing documents, document binders, and lists
• Prorate taxes and other property assessments
• Conduct research and locate tax information, zoning, development regulations, and other information
• Assist in the preparation of closings by preparing executable closing documents, disbursement requests, and correspondence
• Serve as a liaison between clients, realtors, lenders, abstractors, title underwriter, and attorney
• Maintain and balance incoming and outgoing closing funds

THE ESSENTIALS

• A bachelor’s degree, paralegal degree or certification, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least three years of experience in residential real estate transactions is required
• Proficiency in Qualia preferred; MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is required
• Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team.
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
• Strong communication and drafting skills
• Must work well in a collaborative legal team environment

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