Paralegal - Real Estate

Taft is seeking a paralegal to support our Real Estate practice group in Taft’s Minneapolis office.

We are seeking a paralegal with substantive title and survey experience to support our Real Estate team in our Minneapolis office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze Commercial Title Commitments.
• Review and analyze deeds, easements, covenants, restrictions and other recorded documents for due diligence on sophisticated commercial transactions.
• Order, research, review and summarize public records searches (tax liens, UCC, judgment, bankruptcy, litigation).
• Review and analyze ALTA surveys, boundary surveys, plats, GIS mapping and tax records in conjunction with acquisitions, dispositions, development and/or financing of commercial real property.
• Manage the Title and Survey review process for a transaction and prepare Title and Survey Review and Objection Memoranda.
• Coordinate with the title company to review and refine proforma title policies prepared by the title company.
• Prepare escrow instructions for the applicable title company.
• Research municipal records for zoning, permit, and other land use reviews; order and review zoning reports.
• Draft easements, deeds, affidavits and other title-related documents.
• Assist in other due diligence activities for real estate transactions.

Requirements:

• 3+ years substantive experience consistent with the duties and responsibilities above.
• Paralegal degree/certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to adapt to workplace stressors and competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently

Taft is a State of Minnesota and City of St. Paul Affirmative Action Employer as required in those jurisdictions. Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing.