Real Estate Paralegal | Global Law Firm | Chicago, Atlanta or St Louis Our highly prestigious and awarded Global AMLAW 50 firm client is hiring an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to work out of their Atlanta, Chicago or St Louis offices. This position will support the national Real Estate Practice Group and will report to the Practice Group Leader, with daily work performed primarily under the direction of assigned practice group lawyers. This role is hybrid and will allow 2 days of work from home. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and benefit package.
Base pay range
$90,000.00 / yr - $135,000.00 / yr
Pursuant to Illinois law, the salary range for this position is $95,000 to $155,000, based on experience. Dentons offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term / long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Perform and coordinate due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports and underlying documents
- Assist in preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents
- Coordinate closing of successful real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings, debt and equity transactions; create and manage signature page packages and delivery of all documents and deliverables; confirm contents of appropriate closing checklists; handle recording requirements at closing; and create and assemble closing books with detailed indices
- Prepare, review and file UCC financing statements
- Order and evaluate UCC, lien, litigation and similar searches
- Handle entity formation and maintenance along with related filings
- Review and assemble officer's certificates, resolutions, organizational documents and other closing deliverables (familiarity with drafting such deliverables based on precedent and under attorney supervision preferred)
- Work on special assignments that may require conducting routine fact or legal research, preparing reports and handling associated filings
- Interface with firm clients and other outside entities regarding assigned matters
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor's or associate Degree required or Paralegal Certificate and equivalent experienceMinimum of 5 years of real estate experience required, preferably in a law firm setting, an in-house legal department or a title companyLarge and sophisticated transaction experience is preferred. Title and survey proficiency is requiredHospitality experience is a plus, but not requiredStrong organizational skills, attention to detail and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision are essentialMust have superior client service and communication skillsMust have the ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressureMust have the ability to interact and work productively with all levels of lawyers, paraprofessionals and business services team membersMust demonstrate strong verbal, written, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skillsAbility to maintain discretion and privacy with confidential matters and documentsAbility to recognize and comprehend facts and legal conceptsStrong computer technical skills and demonstrated ability to learn new technologiesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PDF creation tool(s), document management software and Elite or other timekeeping software is requiredAbility to work overtime as neededOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Excellent writing skillsStrong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersA self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the jobAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
LegalIndustries
Law PracticeJ-18808-Ljbffr