Open for Chicago or St. Louis
Our client an Am Law 100 firm is seeking an experienced full-time Real Estate Paralegal to join its national Real Estate Practice Group in the Atlanta Chicago or St. Louis office. This role will report to the Practice Group Leader and support attorneys on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and coordinate due diligence including review of title commitments surveys zoning reports and related documents
Assist in drafting and reviewing real estate conveyance and closing documents
Coordinate real estate closings for acquisitions dispositions and financings including debt and equity transactions
Prepare signature page packages oversee delivery of documents manage closing checklists and handle recording and post-closing documentation
Draft and file UCC financing statements; order and review UCC lien and litigation searches
Manage entity formation maintenance and related corporate filings
Assemble officer certificates resolutions and other organizational deliverables (ability to draft from precedent preferred)
Conduct factual or legal research and assist with special projects or filings as needed
Communicate directly with clients title companies and external parties regarding transactional matters
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or Associates degree with a Paralegal Certificate required
5 to 7 years of commercial real estate experience preferably in a law firm title company or in-house legal department
Significant experience with complex high-value transactions
Strong proficiency in reviewing title and survey documents
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Outstanding client service and communication skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively across legal teams and professional staff
Discretion with confidential matters and excellent attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite PDF creation tools document management systems and timekeeping software (Elite or similar)
Willingness to work overtime as needed
This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious firm and work on sophisticated real estate matters in a collaborative high-performing environment.
Paralegal - Real Estate - Hybrid (Open for Multiple Locations)
