<p>We are looking for a skilled and motivated Associate Attorney to join our client's Trusts, Estates, and Corporate Law firm practice near Willow Grove, Pennsylvania (Bucks / Montgomery County / Greater Philadelphia, PA). This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated legal matters, including estate planning, trust administration, and corporate transactions, within a collaborative and supportive environment focused on attention to detail. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional legal services and are eager to grow your career, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft comprehensive estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, health care directives, and powers of attorney.</p><p>• Manage estate and trust administration processes, such as preparing settlement agreements, overseeing accountings, and modifying trust agreements.</p><p>• Assist with the formation and governance of business entities, including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships, along with necessary filings under the Corporate Transparency Act.</p><p>• Prepare and negotiate legal documents for business transactions, including purchase agreements, employment contracts, and real estate leases.</p><p>• Conduct detailed legal research in areas such as taxation, corporate law, and estate planning.</p><p>• Review and prepare fiduciary and personal income tax returns with accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Collaborate effectively with other departments or practice areas to support comprehensive client solutions.</p><p>• Maintain strong client relationships by addressing their needs and providing clear communication throughout legal processes.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with legal standards and deadlines in all aspects of work.</p>
Position Summary:<br>We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our legal team with a variety of tasks related to real estate transactions (residential, commercial and REO). The ideal candidate will have an understanding of real estate law, title and survey review, loan documentation, and closing coordination. This position requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong communication with clients, lenders, and title companies. Candidate also willing to work on REO real estate sale transaction and Deed-in-Lieu for busy law firm creditor rights department. Primarily transactions will be in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania but from time to time there will be transaction throughout the country.<br> <br>Key Responsibilities:<br>• Assist attorneys in handling all aspects of real estate transactions from inception to closing.<br>• Prepare, review, and organize real estate documents including purchase agreements, leases, easements, and deeds.<br>• Conduct and review title and survey analysis; identify and resolve title and survey issues.<br>• Coordinate due diligence, including zoning, environmental, and corporate document reviews.<br>• Draft and manage closing checklists; track deadlines and documentation for real estate and lending transactions.<br>• Order, review, and summarize UCC, judgment, and lien searches.<br>• Assist in preparing loan closing documents, including promissory notes, mortgages/deeds of trust, and security agreements.<br>• Coordinate and/or attend closings; prepare closing binders and post-closing documentation.<br>• Communicate with clients, lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel to facilitate transaction closings.<br>• Maintain electronic and physical file organization in accordance with firm policies.<br> <br>Qualifications:<br>• Associate or bachelor’s degree a plus; Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.<br>• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in real estate, banking and/or creditor rights/bankruptcy.<br>• Strong knowledge of real estate and loan closing processes.<br>• Familiarity with ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, title commitments, and endorsements.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal practice management software is a plus.<br>• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.<br>• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.<br> <br>Preferred Skills:<br>• Experience with real estate closing or representation of lenders in commercial real estate closings.<br>• Familiarity with local/state filing requirements and electronic recording systems.<br>• Notary Public certification a plus.
