Real Estate Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial and residential real estate transactions, title review, and closing processes. This role requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage real estate documents including purchase and sale agreements, leases, deeds, and closing statements
• Conduct title and survey reviews and coordinate with title companies and surveyors
• Assist attorneys in preparing for closings and attend closings when necessary
• Perform due diligence, including reviewing zoning, environmental, and corporate documents
• Maintain and organize transaction files and ensure compliance with deadlines
• Communicate with clients, lenders, and other parties involved in real estate transactions
• Support post-closing activities, including document recording and file management

Qualifications

Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.

Company Description

Scholten Fant is a West Michigan law firm based in Grand Haven, Michigan. The firm’s commitment to excellence is evident as we have been a leader in legal services along the lakeshore for over 60 years.

At Scholten Fant, our size and team approach allow us to identify intelligent and practical solutions to a wide range of issues in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our size enables each attorney to concentrate in their preferred practice areas, and our team approach allows us to combine our expertise to solve problems and anticipate issues before they arise. Each client has the backing of our entire team, and we are committed to serving our clients’ growing needs over the long term.

Scholten Fant is located in Ottawa County, Michigan in the City of Grand Haven. Grand Haven is also known as Coast Guard City USA, home to the annual Coast Guard Festival which over 350,000 people attend each year. Our area is well known for sandy beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and a musical fountain which plays nightly from Memorial Day through Labor Day. We are surrounded by many public parks, hiking and nature trails, and have a 1.5 mile boardwalk that takes you from downtown Grand Haven to Grand Haven State Park and Lake Michigan.

Company Description

Scholten Fant is a West Michigan law firm based in Grand Haven, Michigan. The firm’s commitment to excellence is evident as we have been a leader in legal services along the lakeshore for over 60 years.\r\n\r\nAt Scholten Fant, our size and team approach allow us to identify intelligent and practical solutions to a wide range of issues in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our size enables each attorney to concentrate in their preferred practice areas, and our team approach allows us to combine our expertise to solve problems and anticipate issues before they arise. Each client has the backing of our entire team, and we are committed to serving our clients’ growing needs over the long term.\r\n\r\nScholten Fant is located in Ottawa County, Michigan in the City of Grand Haven. Grand Haven is also known as Coast Guard City USA, home to the annual Coast Guard Festival which over 350,000 people attend each year. Our area is well known for sandy beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and a musical fountain which plays nightly from Memorial Day through Labor Day. We are surrounded by many public parks, hiking and nature trails, and have a 1.5 mile boardwalk that takes you from downtown Grand Haven to Grand Haven State Park and Lake Michigan.