Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

10-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

Travel RequiredNegligible
CitizenshipPreferredUnited States
ClearanceNone

Summary:

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with 10-15 years of experience in the field. The ideal candidate will have exceptional client service skills, strong organizational and communication abilities, and a high attention to detail. The Paralegal will be responsible for supporting a group of attorneys in the practice group through various administrative and legal duties. This is a non-exempt full-time position with a minimum of a high school degree required, although a four-year college degree and certificate in paralegal studies is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assisting with miscellaneous projects assigned by practice group management and/or attorneys
- Maintaining attorneys' calendars and scheduling conferences and meetings
- Serving as one of three primary staff members interfacing with clients through phone, email, and meetings
- Monitoring and managing all aspects of complex commercial real estate and corporate transactions
- Managing transaction due diligence activities and maintaining large transaction files
- Assisting in the preparation of real estate documents and exhibits
- Analyzing title documents, legal descriptions, and surveys
- Preparing and maintaining deal checklists for assigned transactions
- Organizing corporate offering and buy/sell documents
- Preparing and managing filings with the SEC and other agencies
- Performing UCC financing statement and municipal searches
- Assisting with specific client needs, such as document submission for recording or filing
- Assisting with land use and zoning matters, including attending community meetings
- Meeting position billing requirements and deadlines

Requirements:

- High school diploma or GED required, four-year college degree and certificate in paralegal studies preferred
- 10-15 years of experience in real estate and/or business legal assistant or paralegal experience in a law firm or similar environment
- Proficiency in MSWord, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as knowledge of Access database capabilities
- In-depth knowledge of legal practices, terminology, transaction documents, and closing procedures
- Flexible and solutions-oriented approach, ability to work under pressure
- Ability to interact effectively with clients and exercise discretion
- Experience supporting a busy business transactions practice

The ideal candidate will also have experience working with title underwriters and be a Notary, although these are not required for the position.

Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or GED required, four-year college degree and certificate in paralegal studies preferred
- 10-15 years of experience in real estate and/or business legal assistant or paralegal experience in a law firm or similar environment

Additional Information:

- This is a non-exempt full-time position
- Travel required is negligible
- Citizenship preferred is United States, clearance is not required.

Experience with UCC filings preferred

Not specified

English

Client Service, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Prioritization, Title Underwriting, Loan Closings, Matter Management, Real Estate Documents, Corporate Offerings, UCC Filings, Land Use Applications, Client Reporting, Escrow Reconciliations, Calendar Management

High school diploma or GED required. Four-year college degree and certificate in paralegal studies preferred.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the HR Manager at .

Qualification and Experience High school diploma or GED, 4-year college degree and certificate in paralegal studies preferred, 10-15 years of experience in real estate and/or business legal assistant or paralegal experience in a law firm or similar environment, proficiency in MSWord, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, in-depth knowledge of legal practices, terminology, transaction documents, and closing procedures, flexible and solutions-oriented, able to work under pressure, ability to interact effectively internally and with clients, experience with supporting a busy business transactions practice.

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