Job Summary
The Real Estate Paralegal is responsible for performing support functions in the daily operations of a real estate legal division by reviewing, gathering, organizing and processing information relevant to project files, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and preparing for commercial acquisitions and dispositions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
- Responsible for tracking and reviewing legal due diligence, including title reports and pro formas, ALTA surveys, environmental reports, plats, zoning reports, easements, and similar documents related to commercial real estate development and transactions.
- Draft real estate documents such as leases, development agreements, lease amendments and purchase contracts.
- Provide closing coordination and monitoring of key dates for fee development and sale leaseback programs.
- Manage the Portfolio Review docket in cooperation with real estate business partners and draft required lease amendments.
- Partner with members of the real estate legal team on special projects and initiatives as needed.
- Ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations and company protocols and processes.
Required Qualifications
Experience : 3 plus years’ commercial real estate experience
Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Professional Certifications : Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred
Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities
- Solid Microsoft Office skills; strong drafting skills; detail oriented and highly organized
- Capable of creating templates and forms for documents and collecting metrics
- Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, confidentiality, and collaboration
LI-DNI
Working Conditions
Normal office working conditions
Physical Requirements
- Sitting
- Standing (not walking)
- Lifting up to 10 pounds
Disclaimer
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.
A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his / her supervisor.