Real Estate Paralegal #ESF3935
1 day ago
Chicago
Job Description • Prestigious Global Firm - Recognized as a leading international law firm with a strong reputation across key practice areas including corporate law, litigation, financial services, and real estate., • High-Profile Client Exposure - Opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and innovative startups on complex, high-impact matters., • Collaborative Culture - Known for a collegial and team-oriented environment where attorneys and staff are approachable, supportive, and invested in each other’s success., • Career Growth & Development - Strong commitment to professional development through mentorship programs, training, and clear advancement opportunities., • Diverse & Inclusive Workplace - Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion with active initiatives and employee resource groups., • Competitive Compensation & Benefits - Offers market-competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits packages., • Cutting-Edge Work - Involvement in sophisticated, cross-border transactions and emerging areas such as fintech, cybersecurity, and structured finance., • Work-Life Balance Focus - Promotes flexibility and well-being through supportive policies and a culture that values balance.Job Type : Full TimeLocation : Chicago, IllinoisPay : Competitive Pay & Benefits!Job Description What you will be doing:, • Support sophisticated, high-value commercial transactions involving multiple properties, financing structures, and tight deadlines., • Provide paralegal support and assistance to attorneys in the coordination, management, and supervision of all aspects of real estate transactions., • Review and analyze title commitments, policies, and underlying title documents., • Interpret and analyze ALTA surveys and zoning reports for transactional impact., • Review and summarize declarations, REAs, and CCRs for material restrictions or risks., • Proactively communicate and coordinate with third parties to finalize diligence matters on tight deadlines., • Prepare and/or review UCC Financing Statements., • Review and summarize UCC/lien/judgment searches., • Manage multiple active deals at different stages simultaneously., • Collaborate with other members of the National Due Diligence Team., • Coordinate and assist with documentation for closing and post-closing requirements., • Perform lease abstracting., • Identify and resolve diligence issues impacting closings., • Coordinate directly with title companies and third-party consultants., • Support complex commercial transactions., • Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing., • Supervise the work performed by Project Assistant and/or Paralegal I and II staff on a case-by-case basis., • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm's policies and applicable laws., • Interview, train, and provide input into the performance appraisal process.Experience you will need:, • Bachelor's degree and five or more years of progressive work experience in the real estate transactional area, preferably in a law firm environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience., • Legal research knowledge and ability to use a law library are required., • Paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited paralegal program is a plus., • Applicable knowledge, experience, and proficiency in title, survey, and zoning review and analysis, UCC searches and preparation, and lease abstracting., • Computer proficiency with experience and working knowledge of real estate-related databases, internet research, due diligence, Excel, Outlook, and Word., • Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information., • Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e-mail, or verbally., • Exhibit a high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic., • Prepare real estate transactional documents and forms, proofread material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, and perform file maintenance., • Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, reconciling balances, and verifying numerical data on forms and documents., • Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, laser printer, telephone, photocopier, calculator, scanner, facsimile, etc., • Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation, and copies, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds., • Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position., • Comfortable with a flexible schedule including occasional after-hours email monitoring and responsiveness during peak periods or urgent matters., • Ability and availability to travel to other Firm locations when required.Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. 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