Legal Assistant - Real Estate

Legal

Legal Assistant - Real Estate Kansas City Life Insurance Company, a recognized leader in the insurance industry, is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our Legal department. The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Paralegal degree preferred
• Mortgage Loan and Real Estate experience, particularly related to documentation and filings
• Demonstrated proficiency using the Microsoft Office group of programs, and ability to access databases
• High level of personal organizational and administrative ability, with a demonstrated ability for detail-oriented work
• Above average communication skills (both oral and written)
• General knowledge of legal terms and documents
• Demonstrated proficiency performing simple legal research
• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review or prepare, with assistance from counsel, loan commitments, title documents, liens, and other real estate documents as needed to support a significant mortgage loan and real estate portfolio.
• Prepare and file transaction documentation and work with in-house and outside counsel to verify file completion pre- and post- closing.
• Litigation duties: gather information to respond to discovery requests and subpoenas, investigate matters involved in lawsuits, and maintain organized litigation files.
• Corporate governance duties for selected subsidiaries: maintain minute books, prepare agenda for corporate meetings, prepare and distribute materials in advance of corporate meetings, draft standard portions of minutes, research corporate records.
• Administrative and clerical duties: file, sort mail, transcribe correspondence, schedule meetings, arrange travel, maintain and update law library, pay invoices, and administer Attorneys' memberships in professional associations.

Kansas City Life Insurance Company offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. If you meet the above requirements and wish to join Kansas City Life's Legal department, please send resume and salary requirements in confidence to: Kansas City Life Insurance Company ATTN: Human Resources Department

3520 Broadway

P.O. Box 219139

Kansas City, MO 64121-9139

EOE/MFVH

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