Paralegal II – Real Estate

About the role

Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm known for setting the standard for legal excellence. Our culture is built on teamwork, innovation, and a dedication to continuous growth. We handle sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, supported by the expertise of our 7,000+ professionals, including 4,000+ attorneys, globally.

Responsibilities

• Support high-value commercial real estate transactions for corporate, private equity, lender, and investor clients.
• Drive due diligence efforts, coordinate deal execution, resolve title and survey issues, and play a critical role in successful closings.
• Manage due diligence by reviewing title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, leases, and related documents; identify issues and prepare summaries and responses.
• Create property charts, closing checklists, critical date trackers, and status reports for complex real estate deals.
• Draft transaction documents such as deeds, affidavits, assignments, estoppels, releases, transfer tax forms, and other closing documents.
• Carefully manage signatures, notarization, escrow deliveries, closing logistics, and closing books.
• Partner with title companies, surveyors, clients, and opposing counsel to clear issues and keep transactions on track.
• Form entities, obtain Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), file Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) documents, and coordinate related searches and filings.
• Deliver exceptional client service by acting as a trusted resource for attorneys and clients while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years of complex commercial real estate experience in a law firm or title insurance company.
• Real Estate Expertise: Strong knowledge of title, survey, zoning, leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and closing processes.
• Core Strengths: Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Additional Qualifications: Energy, Oil & Gas leasing experience is a plus. Ability to travel occasionally and work overtime as needed.

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Energy, Oil & Gas leasing experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel occasionally and work overtime as needed.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can vary based on project needs.

How to Apply

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Note: If you don't meet every job requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. Kirkland & Ellis is an equal opportunity employer.