What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Hutchens Law Firm?
As a Paralegal in our Real Estate department, you will be responsible for performing duties related to the processing and preparation of documents associated with residential and commercial real estate transactions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
Maintaining extensive client contact in high volume practice.
Opening files and attending to pre-closing requirements (i.e. ordering title work, obtaining payoffs, ordering title insurance binders, etc.)
Maintaining extensive client contact in high volume practice
Scheduling and calendaring of appointments
Responsible for coordination between client, buyers, sellers, agents, lenders and other attorneys.
Responsible for post-closing duties which may include dispersing funds; recording documents; overnighting packages; updating client websites etc.
Update firms case management software with appropriate information relating to the case
Coordinate title insurance binder and policies and facilitate the clearing of any title issues
Prepare and balance CD’s, HUD’s and ALTA statements
Assist attorney with legal documents
Required Competencies
Ethics & Integrity
Productivity & Hard Work
Effective Communication
Adaptability
Commitment to Excellence
Knowledge & Skills
Positive Interpersonal Relationships
Minimum Qualifications
2-3 years of experience in handling real estate transactions from preliminary title opinion to final policy
Understanding of tax and HOA prorations and payoff per diem
Proficient in MS Office
High level of attention to detail
Willingness to obtain Notary License in state of employment
Ability to prioritize numerous tasks on a high-volume team
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Skills & Experience - These are additional skills and experience that are not required to hold this position, but may provide candidates who possess them an edge over candidates who do not.
3-5 years of experience in handling real estate transactions from preliminary title opinion to final policy
Experience with SoftPro and Protrsust
Active Notary License in state of employment
SoftPro Select experience
Previous Law Firm experience
Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files (up to 15 lbs), open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
EEO Statement
Hutchens Law Firm is committed to equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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