Real Estate Paralegal/ Office Manager

Real Estate Paralegal and Office Manager

The Law Office of Jonathan A. Wetmore- Shelton, CT

Description:

The Law Office of Jonathan A. Wetmore has an immediate opening for an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to assist the attorney in reviewing completed Real Estate closing files prior to the transaction closing, managing the trust accounting and general office management and much more.

Firm Profile: The Law Office of Jonathan A. Wetmore is a rapidly growing general practice law firm with an energetic, fast-paced environment focusing in Real Estate transactions, wills and probate. The right candidate will be energetic, dedicated and a team player. In return you will get the opportunity to work with a great, hard-working team where you will expand your skills and knowledge and grow with our firm.

Responsibilities include:

• Directly assisting the attorney in completing a final review of all residential Real Estate transaction files prepared by the Real Estate paralegal team.
• Trust account management including cutting checks and setting up wire transfers.
• Office management and full support for the attorney including email management.
• Full support for the attorney relating to probate and will matters
• Support for the paralegals.

The ideal candidate has experience as a Real Estate Paralegal with knowledge of all aspects of the residential Real Estate transactions, including knowledge of trust accounting and use of Softpro. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills and an attention to detail are critical. Must be highly proficient in Word, Outlook and Softpro. The ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize, problem solve and work in a fast-paced environment are critical.

If interested in this position, please submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Please put the position name in the subject line. We apologize that due to the volume of submissions we are unable to personally respond to each applicant or inquiry. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Softpro: 1 year (Preferred)
• Real estate law: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person