Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense
Location: West Palm Beach, FL (On-site)
Beacon Hill Legal seeks a seasoned Real Estate Paralegal specializing in West Palm Beach.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in all phases of residential and commercial real estate transactions.
- Conduct title searches, review title commitments, and resolve title issues.
- Prepare and review closing documents, including deeds, affidavits, and settlement statements.
- Coordinate with clients, real estate agents, lenders, and opposing counsel to facilitate smooth closings.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date files and documentation throughout the closing process.
- Draft correspondence and legal documents related to real estate transactions.
- Perform research on real estate regulations, statutes, and case law.
- Handle post-closing matters, including recording documents and disbursing funds.
- Prepare and file UCC financing statements and conduct related searches.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a real estate paralegal.
- Proficiency in conducting title searches and reviewing title documents.
- Strong knowledge of real estate closing procedures and documents.
- Experience with residential real estate transactions, including closings and title insurance.
- Familiarity with UCC financing statements and related filings.
- Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software (e.g., ProTrust, SoftPro, or similar).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Paralegal certification or degree in paralegal studies.
- Experience with commercial real estate transactions.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings plan (401k) with employer matching.
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays).
Beacon Hill Staffing Group is an EEO Employer.
Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com .
We look forward to working with you.
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