Real Estate and Corporate Paralegal

Real Estate and Corporate Paralegal

Williams Mullen

Richmond, VA — $60,000 – $75,000

• Collect, manage, and review all real estate due diligence documents from third parties including ordering and reviewing lien searches, facilitating lien releases, ordering title and survey, and reviewing third‑party reports.
• Review title chain encumbrance documents, including easements and leases, and advise clients on how to handle them during the real estate diligence review process.
• Review draft title proformas and settlement statements.
• Review and advise clients on recommended title policy endorsements.
• Function as a liaison between brokers, title companies, lenders, internal team members, and other third parties to facilitate timely closings.
• Coordinate closings with title companies and assist in providing all documents required for closing.
• Obtain corporate status documents, including Certificates of Good Standing and certified Articles of Organization, from state authorities.
• Maintain files of all relevant documents in an organized system.
• Facilitate closing checklists and critical dates of the closing timeline.

• 3‑5 years experience in a law firm or similar professional environment.
• Knowledge of iManage/File Site or comparable document sharing software.
• Knowledge of Aderant or similar time‑keeping software.
• Ability to read and understand legal terminology.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance

Williams Mullen is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including characteristics commonly associated with race, including hairstyle), color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, medical condition including pregnancy and childbirth, disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, marriage or parental status, sexual orientation or Veteran’s status.