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REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT – HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA

Flora Pettit PC, an established central Virginia and Shenandoah Valley law firm that highly values its employees, is seeking a full-time Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant for its Harrisonburg, Virginia office. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include supporting attorneys and clients with title research and analysis, document and deed preparation, and real estate closings, while maintaining the highest standards of client confidentiality and information safeguarding. Three years of experience with real estate documentation and closings is preferred; however, we will train the right candidate. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential for success in this role.

Essential Functions:

· Assisting the Firm's Real Estate Group with pre-closing and post-closing tasks, including drafting, reviewing and organizing various transactional documents, preparing closing binders, and corresponding with clients, lenders, insurers, and realtors.

· Reviewing and analyzing title and survey documents, preparing related work product, and ensuring compliance with lender requirements and title insurance requirements.

· Preparing and utilizing checklists, organizing closing documents, assisting with due diligence, and searching on databases maintained by Clerks of Court and the Virginia SCC.

· Obtaining, preparing and/or filing various documents, certificates, statements, agreements, amendments, leases, and forms; forming limited liability companies and other entities.

· Organizing, participating in and attending closings and handling recordation of various documents and title search updates prior to recordation as needed.

Competencies:

· Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, take direction, and provide accurate and detailed work product are required; prior law firm employment is strongly preferred.

· Excellent word processing, organization, communication, and proofreading skills required.

· Experience with SoftPro, Simplifile and Clerk’s Office research tools helpful.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office.

· Experience with real estate closings is preferred but not required.

· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is a must.

· Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and clients is essential.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.

The salary range for this position is $42,000 - $55,000 annually. Placement within this range will depend on the candidate's qualification, experience, education, and skills.

Flora Pettit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our firm offers competitive salary, health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and a working environment that highly values its staff and their professional development. Please send resumes with a cover letter to: Flora Pettit PC, Attn: Hiring Manager, P.O. Box 2057, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 or by email to [email protected]