<p>We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is ideal for professionals with strong organizational skills and a background in commercial real estate and title insurance. As a short-term contract to permanent position, this opportunity offers the potential for long-term growth and collaboration within a dynamic legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate the ordering and review of abstracts to ensure accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Maintain and update title company systems to track rate calculations, policy jackets, and other essential details.</p><p>• Prepare title commitments and other related documents, such as seller’s/owner’s statements, rate calculations, and 1099 forms.</p><p>• Manage zoning report requests and over-limit submissions when required.</p><p>• Oversee the creation and finalization of title policies, including obtaining policy jacket numbers and ensuring proper documentation.</p><p>• Track title files to confirm all necessary documents are completed and received.</p><p>• Draft and issue updates and endorsements, such as date-downs or increased coverage, while preparing invoices for these services.</p><p>• Coordinate payment of title insurance premiums and ensure proper documentation is provided to the accounting team.</p><p>• File annual reports with the Louisiana Secretary of State and maintain compliance with title document updates.</p><p>• Collaborate with title companies for audits and maintain recurring reports, including premium and open/closed reports.</p>
