Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Solo law firm practitioner specializing in residential real estate seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, personable, reliable, and ready to grow with our firm for many years to come.

Duties include but are not limited to: responding quickly to all incoming emails, greeting and processing in-person clients, answering all incoming phone calls, processing incoming and outgoing mail, entering all new orders in Qualia (closing software), scheduling buyer and seller closing appointments, managing email correspondence with all parties through Qualia, requesting seller payoffs with follow-up as needed, creating all seller’s documents, conducting seller’s documents appointments and buyer’s closing appointments as needed (only in attorney’s absence), completing pre-work with lenders on all new orders, prepping closing packages for attorney, disbursing files upon closing, and completing final title opinions.

At least one of the following is required:
- Professional experience in residential real estate, mortgage lending, or other area of law.
- Undergraduate degree from a four-year university.
- NC Paralegal Certification.

Necessary training will be provided during the onboarding process.

The position is full-time and salaried. The firm's office hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays when the firm is closed. You will be expected to be in the office during office hours (less a lunch break at the time of your choosing). Remote work is permitted during business hours in extenuating circumstances. There may be occasion to work before or after the firm's office hours in order to meet client demands and business needs, and there may be times we close early on Friday afternoons.

The starting salary will be $40,000 - $55,000 per year based on experience and credentials. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance.

If you are a motivated individual who loves working with people and thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.