Paralegal

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Paralegal

The candidate performs a variety of duties to assist attorneys with day-to-day transaction management. Reviews, drafts, and prepare legal documents. Conducts due diligence and research. Reviews title abstracts and summarizes title commitments, exception documents. Prepares title objection letters and coordinates with opposing counsel, title companies, and surveyors. Reviews surveys, plats, legal descriptions for accuracy, and chain of title noting defects, encumbrances, liens, easements, breaks in the chain, etc. Reviews and summarizes leases, appraisals, property condition reports, environmental reports, zoning reports, and licenses. Reviews acquisition agreements, prepares closing checklist, compiles and maintains key contract dates schedule. Assists with pre-closing, closing, and post-closing matters. Obtains, reviews and charts lien searches and fixture filings, as well as prepares and files UCC financing statements and UCC abstracts/charts. Provides overflow assistance to peers/team members within the department to further enhance departmental operations, and promotes a positive work and team environment. Maintains time records ensuring accurate and timely release of DTE entries. Assumes other duties and/or assists with special projects as requested by the Director of Administration. Completes and submits electronic and signed weekly timesheets and PTO requests to the manager in a timely manner. Develops and maintains excellent customer service relationships with clients, attorneys, vendors, and administrative staff. Adheres to Firm policies and procedures and supports Firm’s initiatives. Attends training classes and completes annual training requirements for skills enhancement. Observes confidentiality of all Firm matters and performs under the guidelines of the Administrative Staff Principles. Should be proficient with respect to filing procedures and filing jurisdictions. Must exhibit technical skills consistent with new and existing Firm technology.

Additional Information

Req. ID: R-103316

Company info

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
200 Crescent Court Suite 300
Dallas
Texas
United States 75201
Website : http://www.weil.com