Terra Law Firm, PA. has an open position in our Tampa-Lake Magdalene area office for an experienced Paralegal to service the firm as well as its affiliate companies Terra Management Services, LLC (a community association management firm) and Terra Group Holdings, LLC (a real estate investment holding company). This position will focus on transactional real estate and litigation matters as well as other assigned tasks serving the corporate group. Candidates seeking both full time and part time employment will be considered.
The Real Estate Paralegal duties include:
File corporate filings and annual reports with Florida Department of State; Assist with drafting various real estate filings – coordination of execution of same with clients; Electronic recording of real estate documents in county records; Paralegal duties pertaining to HOA client collection accounts: Reconciling management company ledgers; pre-drafting of notice of intent to lien, claim of lien, notice of intent to foreclose for attorney review and oversight; further duties involved should the account proceed to foreclosure; reporting/corresponding with clients as to their ongoing collection matters.
Resident Title producer duties:
Order title search though The Fund for title commitment preparation (residential and commercial properties). Order municipal lien/etc. searches. Clear title requirements as necessary. Prepare settlement statements and closing documents for closing, balance with lender closing disclosure and follow lender closing instructions to conduct closing and disburse file according to settlement statements and lender closing disclosure. Record real estate transfer documents/mortgages, etc. as part of closing. Prepare title policy and endorsements through The Fund; oversee remittance to underwriter. Preparation of 1099-s for clients and annual IRS 1099 filings.
_ Administrative duties include: _
Answering/addressing incoming phone calls; Distribution/handling of law firm mail; Oversee/manage monthly law firm client billing; office supply ordering.
Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Full time position benefits include 401K, yearly bonus, paid vacation, paid personal time, health insurance, life insurance, and a professional work environment. Compensation for any particular candidate will be commensurate with ability and experience. Compensation includes a competitive hourly rate plus incentive pay.
Terra Law Firm. P.A. is a Smoke Free and Drug Free Workplace. The successful candidate will have to pass both a drug screen and criminal background check.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 39 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you seeking full-time or part time employment?
Experience:
- HOA and Condo Law: 2 years (Required)
- Real Estate Closing: 2 years (Required)
- Litigation: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
