Senior Real Estate Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Be a part of something great and find yourself At Home, At Sherman! Our commitment to people and our vision for the future, combined with our history of success spanning decades, makes Sherman Associates who we are. We have become an industry leader by fulfilling our mission of Building Communities, Enriching Neighborhoods, and Empowering People.

Join our dynamic Legal department as a Senior Real Estate Paralegal and play a pivotal role in supporting our team. In this role, you will be instrumental during complex real estate transactions, from reviewing title commitments and surveys to preparing commercial leasing documents and closing binders. Your expertise will ensure smooth and efficient transaction processes, and your ability to cultivate trusting relationships with clients will be key to our success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review title commitments and surveys, prepare or respond to any title objections and attend to issue resolution.
• Assist with closing transactions, including tracking and maintaining transaction timelines and due diligence checklists for numerous deals ranging from construction to land and building acquisitions, dispositions and refinances.
• Draft, review and edit documents; organize the execution of documents for closings; maintain files for closings and follow up as necessary regarding outstanding documentation.
• Prepare first drafts of commercial leasing documents, including letters of intent, new leases, amendments, commencement certificates and termination agreements.
• Create new corporate entities and prepare organizational documents; manage and optimize entire organizational structure; apply for DBAs as necessary.
• Drive project management, prioritization and organization of work for the Legal department.
• Manage business licensing, including submission of new license applications and annual renewals and reporting.
• Assemble and maintain closing binders for commercial real estate transactions.
• Draft and review service and vendor agreements; track execution and organize files.
• Summarize, outline, edit, and compare legal documents.
• Assist in creating, updating and maintaining department processes, procedures and document templates.
• Cultivate trusting working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external clients.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Pay : $90,000 - $120,000 annual salary + bonus eligibility. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position; including experience, skills, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

Benefits : BENEFITS

Sherman Associates strives to lead the market in the benefits we offer. In addition to medical, dental, vision and supplemental benefits, what sets us apart includes :

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness