A top-rated law firmis seeking a Real EstateParalegal to provide semi-autonomous complex support to attorneys on an industry-leading team representing lenders loan servicers and investors in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. Paralegal will be an integral part of the team and assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate finance transactions as well as client development and practice management. The Paralegal will provide workflow coordination duties and will work under the direction of attorneys and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

ESSENTIALJOB FUNCTIONS:

• Draft loan documents and ancillary documents including: ancillary deal documents for assumptions transfers lien releases certificates resolutions schedules legal opinions closing checklists
• Review closing documents including: deeds memoranda of leases easements promissory notes deeds of trust security agreements UCC financing statements subordination and intercreditor agreements assignments loan agreements estoppels certificates SNDAs resolutions incumbency certificates certificates of trust and opinion letter drafts
• Familiarity with pooling/servicing agreements grantor trust agreements and securitized loan documents a plus
• Coordinate and manage data rooms due diligence materials signature packets executed documents and closing sets
• Draft closing instruction letters and coordinate closings related to loans secured by real estate and other collateral
• Review settlement statements for real estate transactions
• Assist with filing and recording of closing documents and prepare closing binders
• Review title insurance commitments restrictive covenants easements title policies title endorsements and surveys; prepare detailed title and survey summaries and comments to proforma lenders policies of title insurance
• Order and review due diligence documents and entity formation and registration documentation
• Prepare critical date lists and manage transaction calendars
• Review and prepare various corporate documents including LLC and LP agreements bylaws stock certificates and transfers subscription agreements resolutions secretarys certificates S election applications and tax identification number applications and articles of formation and dissolution
• Provide quality control and deadline management
• Provide back-up support to team department and floor for coverage and project assistance as needed

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelors degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required
• Minimum of 5 years experience
• Extensive knowledge of computer systems and programs including Microsoft Office Suite
• Extensive knowledge of legal terminology processes and definitions
• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
• Service orientation and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational time management skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail; excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to identify problems and propose creative solutions
• Ability to balance multiple complex tasks

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