About the Job
Immediate opening for Real Estate Paralegal in Tampa
We have an excellent opportunity available for a Real Estate Paralegal for our busy Real Estate Practice Group. The RE Paralegal provides assistance to attorneys and clients in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions and finance transactions. As Real Estate Paralegal, you will assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Requirements/Preferences:
” Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or paralegal designation preferred.
(Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.)
” A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as a Florida paralegal is required.
” Candidates should be proficient in MS Office and electronic recording software.
” Ability to work under pressure on time-sensitive projects
” Self-motivation and the ability to work independently
” Ability to work effectively on a team and with all levels of personnel
” Excellent oral and written communication skills
” Superior knowledge of legal terminology, documents and the legal process
” High-level attention to detail
Benefits:
” Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
” 401K, Defined Contribution Plan, HSA, FSA, STD, LTD
” Smoking Cessation, Care.com membership
” Generous PTO package
” Adoption Assistance
” Paid Parental leave
” Pretax transit and parking
” Firm discounts (cell carriers is one)
” Team building events and social events inside and outside of the office
DUTIES?/?RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.
File pleadings with court clerk.
Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
Call upon witnesses to testify at hearing.
Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library is up-to-date.
Apply for this great opportunity as Real Estate Paralegal today! We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age (40 and over), gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected classification under federal and state law. You can view all of our jobs online at http://www.appleone.com/?sc=11&id=1362279
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