Paralegal Assistant

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

Description

Maintains and organizes real estate closings, as well as provide assistance with various real estate responsibilities including Municipal Lien and Public Record searches. Also provides support to attorneys and paralegals within the Real Estate practice group.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Municipal Lien and Public Record searches.
• Record closing documents in county land records.
• Filing UCC-1 financial statements with State.
• Track completion of post-closing requirements, including creating calendar reminders and follow-up on past due items.
• Critical Dates Lists/Timeline.
• Assist Paralegals with disbursements made in connection with real estate closings, including the preparation of disbursement requests and Policy Remittance.
• Generally support paralegals in real estate closings.
• Generation of Signature Pages.
• Follow up on Post Closing requirements and items.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Light typing ability (40+ WPM)
• Time management ability
• Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to lift heavy boxes
• 1-2 years’ experience

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent combination in education and experience.

Holland and Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class

Benefits: Four weeks paid time off per year, increasing every 5 years; ten paid holidays per year; comprehensive health (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; FSA or HSA for medical; dependent care FSA; AFLAC and umbrella coverage available; Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) Plan, with profit sharing components; pre-tax transit and parking program; up to 12 weeks disability/parental leave; backup child/adult care/senior care planning through Care@Work; Rethink Benefits.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer , making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

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