Paralegal

We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join our team in New Haven, Connecticut. This role focuses on supporting attorneys with residential and commercial real estate transactions from initial contracts through closing. The ideal candidate will excel in managing deadlines, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and maintaining effective communication with all parties involved in the process.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee real estate transactions, ensuring all phases from contract signing to post-closing are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor contractual deadlines, contingencies, and essential dates to ensure compliance.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, lenders, real estate agents, title companies, and attorneys to facilitate smooth transactions.
• Coordinate title searches, municipal reports, and tax information, resolving any issues or discrepancies.
• Prepare closing documents such as settlement statements, conveyance documents, and lender packages while confirming accuracy.
• Collaborate with attorneys to address title issues, liens, or encumbrances, ensuring timely resolutions.
• Ensure proper recording of deeds, mortgages, and related documents with municipal offices.
• Draft Connecticut-specific legal documents, affidavits, and adjustment statements for taxes, utilities, and fees.
• Provide clients with detailed explanations of closing processes and required documentation.
• Assemble post-closing binders and track outstanding items like releases, escrow holdbacks, or unresolved matters.
• At least 2–5 years of experience as a real estate paralegal, with a strong emphasis on Connecticut residential transactions.
• In-depth knowledge of Connecticut real estate regulations, title standards, and municipal practices.
• Familiarity with settlement software such as PrepExpress, Qualia, SoftPro, or RamQuest.
• Proficiency in using office tools like Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as legal management software such as Clio or Caret Legal.
• Experience working with major title insurance providers like Stewart, First American, or Old Republic.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication abilities for interacting with clients, legal professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.