Real Estate Paralegal - Residential and/or Commercial

Job Description

Job Description

Firm Description:
RLGC Law Group, PLLC (“RLGC”) is a well-established and growing law firm with offices located in Latham, Saratoga Springs and Oneonta. RLGC’s services cover, among other areas of law, Trusts & Estates, Creditor Rights, Elder Law, Real Estate and Business Law. 

Position Description:  

We are looking for a detail-oriented real estate paralegal. As part of the real estate team, you will be handling all aspects of real estate transactions, from initial contract through closing. 

Responsibilities:

• Assessing and preparing contracts, calendaring deadlines, and managing the file through and after closing. 
• Facilitating communication with clients, real estate agents and other law offices. 
• Conducting occasional research and distributing real estate documents.
• Analyzing title documents and legal descriptions of property, when necessary.
• Answering client questions and escalating serious concerns.
• Preparing and submitting accurate legal documents in a timely manner.

​Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies, or similar, preferred. 
• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a real estate paralegal.
• Extensive knowledge of real estate documents. 
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Superb organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Compensation, Benefits & Culture:

• RLGC provides competitive compensation and benefits package. 
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, FSA Cafeteria Plan, life insurance plans; 401(k) plan with firm match; paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time; 
• Supportive and collegial work environment.
• Professional and conveniently located offices.