Transactions Paralegal

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Chun Kerr, LLP, serving Hawaii since 1970, is seeking a Transaction Paralegal to join their busy
Transaction practice group. The paralegal will be responsible for providing assistance to the
attorneys/transaction group throughout the lifecycle of a commercial or real estate transaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Organize, maintain, and administer transaction and project tasks; create and manage transaction and document checklists for all members of the legal and clients teams.
Facilitate communication between property owners, landlords, clients, and attorneys.
Prepare contracts, lease agreements, conveyance documents (e.g. deeds, assignments, etc.), authorization documents, certificates, loan documents, closing documents, etc.
Correct or modify documents, including title reports and surveys, to ensure conformity with the terms and requirements of the transactions.
Review, analyze, and summarize pertinent documents, including constituent title reports, surveys, leases, loan documents, and contracts.
Conduct research and analysis to understand and advance transactions; perform research online, at various agencies, and at non-firm offices (e.g. State Archives, etc.).
Summarize findings and present issues that may require attorney or client attention and decision-making.
Other essential duties may be assigned to meet departmental or firm needs.
Ideal Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of work experience and education.
5 years’ working experience as a paralegal in a transactions practice(s) involving real estate and/or other commercial transactions.
Strong understanding of real estate transaction fundamentals (title, escrow, transaction documents, corporate resolutions, Land Court requirements and petitions, etc.).
Extensive knowledge of real estate documents, contracts, applications, commercial leases, condominium registrations, conveyance tax certificates, and submissions.
Experience preparing deeds and closing documents.
Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and be resourceful.
Client-focused team player, willing to be held accountable for individual actions.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
Expert ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word.
Experience with Coyote Analytics and Worldox a plus.
Graduate of an accredited paralegal program preferred.
Project management experience a plus.
Full-time, Monday through Friday
Salary to commensurate with experience
To apply please email your resume and cover letter to ****

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