Corporate/Transactional Paralegal na Burr & Forman LLP

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening for an experienced corporate/transactional paralegal in our Columbia SC office. Experience in real estate is preferred. 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 CONTRIBUTIONS

• Draft initial closing checklists for standard purchase, sale, development and loan transactions for initial attorney review
• Draft initial title insurance commitments and title insurance policies
• Prepare short title updates and review and interpret title search reports from outside abstractors
• Prepare title insurance reports and allocation spreadsheets
• Communicate 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 transactions
• Order 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 bank
• Conduct 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/emails
• Other responsibilities as needed

THE ESSENTIALS

• A 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 INFORMATION

This 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 Employer

Burr & 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.

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