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Paralegal - Real Estate Practice Group
GDCR Attorneys at Law’s Real Estate Practice Group is seeking a Paralegal to primarily support our Right-of Way Closing practice. We are a collaborative and supportive group and firm, looking for an additional team member who values those qualities and desires professional and personal growth. The position is full-time, on-site/in office. Office hours are 8:30-5:00, Monday-Friday.
Candidate must:
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience with real estate closings, Landtech and disbursements.
• Familiarity with right-of-way acquisitions is a plus.
• Be highly organized and detail oriented, with a strong sense of urgency to get positive results.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to be clear, concise, grammatically correct and committed to quality review of written work product.
• Be willing to complete administrative tasks, including copying, scanning, mailing, dairying due dates, and scheduling.
• Be accustomed to using technology to maintain files, and be or become proficient in Microsoft Word, Juris, iManage, Excel, and other core legal office software programs.
• Be able to maintain project spreadsheets.
• Have discipline to track and record time spent on client matters for billing purposes.
• Have integrity and be committed to doing things right for clients and our firm.
Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain effective and proactive communication with the firm’s clients, related and opposing parties, court staff, and internal team members.
• Track and adhere to closing timelines to ensure that deadlines are met, and progress is being made.
• Perform administrative duties as needed such as answering phone calls and organizing case files so all documents are readily accessible.
• Support other staff members as needed to ensure all clients receive an excellent experience.
References Required. Please send resumes to resumes@gdcrlaw.com. No phone calls please.
Benefits:
• Full-time salaried position. Salary starts at $65,000 and is set commensurate with experience.
• Eligibility for robust bonus based on individual and firm performance.
• Medical, dental & vision plan with employer contribution toward premiums.
• Retirement plan participation with employer contributions.
• Group disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off.