Paralegal

Hinman, Howard & Kattell has an immediate opening for a real estate mortgage processing paralegal working in residential real estate. This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week) with benefits in the Binghamton office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare all documents related to residential real estate mortgage transactions. Order tax certificates.
• Maintain legal files including general organization, index transaction documents, and organize files for closing and post-closing.
• Prepare and balance closing disclosures/closing statements and drafting lender closing packages .
• Maintain and track schedules, deadlines and calendars.
• Schedule meetings, conferences and closings.
• Coordinate travel arrangements.
• Enter, edit and/or finalize billable time and client billings.
• Answer a high volume of telephone calls and take accurate telephone messages.
• Open new files.
• Research and respond to inquiries and requests for information.
• Provide other support as necessary.

• Excellent word processing skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.
• Ability to handle and adjust effectively to competing deadlines and priorities.
• Typing speed of 50+ wpm.
• Strong math skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Client service focused.
• High level of professionalism.
• Overtime may be required as necessary.