Real Estate Attorney handles all real estate related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning. Provides legal advice to an organization, prepares resolutions and forms, and participates in major legal actions. Being a Real Estate Attorney requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Additionally, Real Estate Attorney typically reports to the top legal executive/general counsel. The Real Estate Attorney occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Real Estate Attorney typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Interested candidates should send their resume via email (as a Word document). The Office of the Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PARALEGAL
Real Estate Litigation
Summary: Provides paralegal and administrative support for attorneys in the Real Estate Litigation Section of the Litigation Division. Reports to Section Chief.
Duties:
· Complete all tasks necessary for the preparation of legal documents; type and copy correspondence, pleadings and legal documents for filing in state or federal courts; docket pleadings and other documents; maintain calendars of attorney due dates; open and close cases; maintain databases and files; and obtain case information upon request from court personnel and opposing counsel.
· Assist in the discovery phase of litigation. Process discovery requests directed to clients and prepare interrogatories, discovery requests and subpoenas; contact clients or liaisons to obtain documents and responses to discovery; keep track of due dates and prepare discovery-related motions.
· Identify, collect and prepare evidentiary materials in support of motions, including affidavits and documentary evidence, at the direction of the assigned attorney. Legal research if requested.
· Assist in trial preparation, as required.
· Responsible for mail distribution.
· Responsible for preparation and processing of reports and other Section-related documents.
· Other duties and projects as assigned by the supervising attorney or Section Chief.
Skills:
· Strong legal research and writing skills.
· Proficient computer skills to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Excel, Time Matters, ediscovery software, and various case management tools.
· Good client relations skills, including ability to work with clients to obtain information in a timely manner.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Pleasant telephone demeanor, as clients and opposing counsel must frequently be contacted by phone.
· Familiarity with civil discovery process, including knowledge of the various forms of discovery and appropriate objections.
· Familiarity with summary judgment process, including admissibility of evidence.
· Ability to manage large volume of cases, including monitoring of due dates and prompting of clients to respond when required. Strong organization skills required.
· Must maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
· Paralegal degree or certificate or equivalent work experience required.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,068.34 - $65,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46204