Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate Hybrid

Chelsea Search Group

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 122 - 144

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Paralegal Commercial Real Estate - Hybrid
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

To Apply: Please email your resume to:

Craig Fleck

Vice President

Chelsea Search Group

1777 Laurelwood Way
Oceanside CA 92056

Paralegal Commercial Real Estate - HybridA 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 b...

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