Paralegal

We are seeking a Paralegal for a prominent company in the Cincinnati, OH/Erlanger, KY area.

What will you be doing?

• Provide real estate, transactional and administrative support across multiple cross-functional teams and shepherd the due diligence process in acquiring developed and undeveloped land.
• Assist Division Counsel(s) with the preparation and/or execution of documents such as agreements, executive summaries, addenda, assignments, escrow agreements, easements, exhibits, releases closing statements, affidavits, mortgages, promissory notes, deeds, leases, legal memorandum, community governing documents and any other transactional or administrative documents.
• In depth knowledge of title insurance including curative action items needed to secure clear insurance policies and marketable title in favor of the Company.
• Coordinate and manage real estate transactions from inception to close including critical review and analysis of real estate documents while adhering to jurisdictional regulations and internal measures.
• Under the supervision of Division Counsel(s), coordinate with land development and land operations to review and approve record plats for internal and external developers. Possess ability to determine size and configuration of property and can draft legal descriptions.
• Interface directly with opposing counsel, land bankers, closing agents, and engineering firms to facilitate closing mechanics. Evaluate acquisition obstructions and implement strategic solutions.
• Monitor critical action items and schedule dates and milestones for land acquisitions and related project development and financing transactions. Report on the execution of projects.
• Review and identify prohibitive issues and promulgates curative and remedial actions to effectuate compliance with contractual obligations.
• Standardize and manage legal templates and documents to comport with company and departmental guidelines.
• Attention to financial metrics relevant to procuring funding for option payments, settlement funds, deposits and reconciliations relating to the same.
• Assist Division Counsel with contract compliance including meeting monthly lot purchase obligations, and tracking notices of default relating to the same.
• Assist Legal Department to implement, manage and use legal software programs.
• Conduct legal research as required or other research to aid in business decisions used to enhance the company's competitive edge.
• Prepare closing documentation and all other legal documentation in an accurate and timely manner so that financial objectives of the company are met.
• Provide accurate and timely support to all team members of the Legal Department and perform other duties as needed.
• Strive to streamline processes and procedures under general principles of Six Sigma methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills preferred:

• Previous experience in a paralegal role either in-house or at a law firm
• Title and survey experience
• Closing experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience required