FULLY REMOTE Affordable Housing – Commercial RE Paralegal

You can live and work from anywhere in the US in the Eastern or Central Time Zones. The firm offices are located on the East Coast (Eastern Daylight Time Zone)

Up to $85,000 with a bonus

9:00 am to 6:00 pm M-F with occasional overtime

1320 billable hour requirement

You must have experience as a real estate/corporate paralegal in a law firm or other relevant experience. A college degree is required. An ABA certification in paralegal education is a plus. Must have 2-6 years experience as a real estate, commercial RE, or affordable housing paralegal in a law firm

This Real Estate focused national law firm with over 40 lawyers seeks an affordable Housing Paralegal with solid real estate and affordable housing practice experience to support several great attorneys with their busy and growing practice.

As the Commercial RE – Affordable housing paralegal, you will provide paralegal support to attorneys in all aspects of complex commercial affordable housing transactions, including initial review of title and survey documents, drafting formation, transaction and closing documents, reviewing due diligence documents, coordinating with title companies, surveyors and zoning consultants, forming and maintaining business entities, ordering and reviewing lien and judgment searches, and preparing and managing the drafting, exchange with other parties and finalization of real estate documents from beginning through closing and post-closing.

Essential Job Functions:

Document preparation and review:

Ø Assist with drafting documents and basic contracts required in connection with real estate transactions, including abstracts of title documents, corporate resolutions, secretary and officer certificates, and other ancillary transaction documents

Ø Review due diligence documents and share findings with supervising attorneys or paralegal manager

Transaction management:

Ø Maintain checklists/closing agenda

Ø Prepare documents for closing/signing, including managing, finalizing and ensuring completeness of complex sets of exhibits

Ø Attend and manage document signings and maintain checklist through closing

Ø Assist with the preparation of closing binders, indexes, and compile documents

Title and Survey:

Ø Initial review of title and survey documents under the supervision of supervising attorneys or paralegal manager

Ø Assist with coordinating receipt and revisions with title companies, surveyors, architects, and zoning consultants

Handle third-party/government requirements:

Ø Prepare documents for recording in various jurisdictions

Ø Prepare and file entity formation documents in various jurisdictions, draft operating agreements/bylaws, and prepare EIN and related filings with IRS

Ø Order good standing/legal existence certificates and certified organizational documents, and work with multiple jurisdictions to resolve good standing and related issues

Ø Order UCC/judgment/lien searches and interpret results

Ø Order municipality certificates in various jurisdictions (municipal lien certificates, water/sewer certificates)

Ø Travel to government offices in the vicinity (e.g., Secretary of State, Registry, City Hall, IRS), as necessary

· Maintain completeness and organization of firm document management system by uploading documents circulated by external parties or posted to online websites, as well as by observing internal naming and filing policies and procedures

· Interact with colleagues, clients, government agency personnel, and other third parties with a high degree of professionalism and a can-do attitude; foster collegial, productive relationships at all times

· Perform research assignments as needed

· Record time spent on projects for clients in a timely and accurate manner in the firm’s time and billing system

Knowledge of real estate documents, including title policies, surveys, and closing documents.

Knowledge of corporate formation documentation.

Knowledge of government agency recording processes and procedures.

Commitment to the mission of preserving and developing affordable housing and empowering communities.

The firm culture is upbeat and team-focused, collaborative, and helpful. The firm offers full benefits, ample PTO, paid overtime, and growth