Real Estate Paralegal

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening for an experienced Real Estate Paralegal in our Columbia, SC office. Experience with commercial real estate preferred but not required. This full-time role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing due diligence, and assisting with the closing process. The ideal candidate should have at least four years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in essential software applications. This position offers a dynamic work environment and may require some overtime.KEY CONTRIBUTIONSDraft initial closing checklists for standard purchase, sale, development and loan transactions for initial attorney reviewDraft initial title insurance commitments and title insurance policiesPrepare short title updates and review and interpret title search reports from outside abstractorsPrepare title insurance reports and allocation spreadsheetsCommunicate with title insurance companies for all necessary title insurance underwriting, form updates, audits, etc.Assemble deal contacts, create distribution lists, and manage the same for transactionsOrder typical due diligence items such as lien searches, organizational due diligence, title work, litigation searches, etc.Review typical due diligence items including organizational due diligence, title and survey, insurance documentation, construction documents, etc.Review and prepare summaries of deal documents such as leases, purchase agreements, etc.Assist with drafting of basic loan documentation; work on basic form documents and assist with preparation of initial drafts (e.g., party names, loan amounts, signature blocks, etc.)Assist with basic updating of documents to reflect changes in loan amounts, dates, completion of schedules and exhibits, etc.Actively participate in the closing process, including distribution of signature, assembly of loan documents, review of final due diligence items, and final closing coordination with the bankConduct typical post-closing work, including organization of closing document transcripts, deliveries to client and opposing counsel, follow up on outstanding items, final title and recorded document reviews, clearing client file exceptions, and calendaring follow-up calls/emailsOther responsibilities as neededThe EssentialsA bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification or degree, or appropriate combination of education/experience.Minimum of four or more years of experience as a transactional/corporate/real estate paralegal.Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and file sharing software (Sharefile, HighQ, etc.). Experience in iManage helpful.Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team.Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.Strong communication and drafting skills.Some overtime may be required.Additional InformationThis position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team.Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.Equal Opportunity EmployerBurr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr.