We have an opening for a Specialist Paralegal (Real Estate). The Specialist Paralegal (Real Estate) applies knowledge of real estate processes and its associated procedures to provide fundamental assistance to lawyers.
Compensation
The salary wage range for New York that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $116,000 and a maximum of $170,000 annually.
Responsibilities
Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work
Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified)
Review and summarize title commitments and underlying exception documents; identify problematic exceptions, liens, easements, and encumbrances for further review
Coordinate with title companies regarding issuance of title commitments, loan and owner proformas, and final title policies
Draft title objection notices and assist attorneys in communicating curative requirements
Support land acquisition, right-of-way, easement, permitting, and property-related projects by reviewing and interpreting real estate title documentation, identifying title issues, and providing actionable findings.
Compensation
For the Consulting Associate, Land Services, Title Reviewer position, the anticipated annual base pay is $68,100–$79,900 (USD).
Responsibilities
Review title commitments, title reports, deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, covenants, plats, surveys, tax records, probate documents, and other recorded instruments to determine ownership, encumbrances, restrictions, and potential title defects.
Analyze chains of title and verify ownership interests, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, easement rights, and other property interests relevant to project requirements.
Identify title exceptions, gaps, clouds, unreleased liens, access limitations, ownership discrepancies, and other issues that may affect acquisition, easement rights, permitting, closing, or construction activities.
Prepare clear, concise title review summaries, ownership matrices, issue logs, curative action recommendations, and documentation for project teams and clients.
Coordinate with title companies, abstractors, surveyors, land agents, appraisers, attorneys, county offices, and client representatives to obtain missing information, resolve discrepancies, and support title curative activities.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree preferred; however, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Support sophisticated secured debt transactions for a premier portfolio of commercial properties within Simon Property Group’s Legal Finance department.
Responsibilities
Review and analyze title commitments, pro forma policies, and related encumbrance documents
Examine ALTA/NSPS surveys and finalize deliverables
Manage relationships with title insurers and surveyors
Serve as liaison among title insurers, surveyors, and lender counsel
The Commercial Loan Documentation Specialist is responsible for analyzing loan documentation, including complex commercial and commercial real estate loans, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of loans while minimizing documentation and collateral risk factors to the bank.
Compensation
Pay Range: $20.43 - $25.58 per hour
Responsibilities
Identifying and reporting incidences of non-compliance to procedures, policy and regulations in completed commercial loan files.
Completing an analysis of compliance with regulations, internal policies and procedures and working with processors/loan officers to clear deficiencies.
Developing and maintaining an understanding of updated regulatory and policy exceptions.
Reviewing understanding business entity documents, confirming authorization to borrow/guaranty, determining approved signers, and ensuring resolutions and loan documents are drafted appropriately.
Reviewing and analyzing loan write-ups and applying the approved terms and conditions to loan document production.
Commercial Loan Documentation SpecialistFirst Mid Bank & Trust · Champaign, US