Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. Phelps Dunbar LLP is offering an opportunity for a Paralegal specializing in Real Estate work in the Pensacola office. The ideal candidate will be able to work closely with our Real Estate attorneys to support a broad range of commercial transactions and projects. They will be proactive, detailed-oriented, a team player with the ability to work well independently, and maintain a high level of attention to all detail and timeliness of deadlines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare documents related to a variety of real estate and lending matters including but not limited to agreements and loan documents.
- Collect, draft, prepare and/or file various transactional documents, certificates, statements, amendments, forms, deeds, UCC financing statements, and other real estate or loan-related documents.
- Search government records for corporate documents.
- Proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Interact professionally with and assist clients in-person, via phone and/or by virtual means.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, attorneys, opposing counsels, judicial offices, etc.
- Record billable time daily meeting daily billable requirements; review and edit bill proformas monthly.
- Multi-task and prioritize work assignments to consistently provide high-quality work.
- Draft, read, and interpret legal documents.
- Attend or facilitate closings, disburse escrow funds, and prepare final title policies and closing binders.
Education and Experience Required:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. A four-year college degree and/or a certificate in paralegal studies is preferred. Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the educational requirements.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of paralegal experience in the Business/Corporate area is preferred.
- Experience assisting with real estate and loan closings is preferred.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Must have a high level of computer literacy including proficiency in closing/title software, MS Office Software Suite (including Excel and PDF documents), and a working knowledge of a document management system.
- Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
- Excellent research skills.
- Strong oral and written communications skills and proofreading skills.
- Excellent time management, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.
- Self-starter who is adept at working in a true team environment and partnering with management, clients, in-house counsel, outside counsel, and staff.
- Ability to maintain high quality performance with varied deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Performance Measures:
- Maintain high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to perform responsibilities as outlined above, both in terms of quality and quantity of work.
- Ability to meet firm billing requirements.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate motivation, and initiative.
- Dependability and cooperation with attorneys, clients, and other support staff.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
