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Paralegal - Real Estate

Polsinelli · Chicago, IL · 6 mo ago
On-siteLegal$80k–$100k/yrFull-time

Core Responsibilities

  • Perform and coordinate due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and underlying documents.
  • Prepare title and survey objection letters.
  • Cook up and survey reconciliation to finalize title pro forma and survey.
  • Analyze and resolve open issues in zoning reports.
  • Aid in preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents.
  • Collapse closing of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings, debt and equity transactions including signature page packages, document delivery, monitor closing checklists, handle recording requirements at closing.
  • Prepare closing books.
  • Draft and file UCC financing statements.
  • Order and evaluate UCC, lien, litigation and similar searches.
  • File formation documents.
  • Draft leases, purchase contracts, easements, deeds, and other real property related documents.
  • Handle special assignments that may require conducting routine factual research, preparing reports and handling associated filings.
  • Interface with firm clients and other outside entities regarding assigned matters.
  • Execute on the minute details of a project or task, in addition to providing alternative options/solutions to best serve internal and external clients.
  • Research and execute on necessary procedures to meet client requests.
  • Retrieve, organize, review, analyze and summarize documents.
  • Effectively set priorities, provide timely updates, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
  • Meticulous time recording skills to accurately bill clients.

Requirements

  • Paralegal Certificate or related degree preferred.
  • 5 Years' Experience.
  • Billable requirement: 1600 hours per year.
  • 5 days in-office.

Computer Applications Used

  • Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Kofax iManage.
  • Orbital.

Pay & Benefits

  • The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.
  • Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits:
    • Paid time off, sick time off.
    • A referral program.
    • Medical insurance and benefits.
    • Dental insurance.
    • Vision insurance.
    • Life insurance.
    • AD&D insurance.
    • ID Theft insurance.
    • Long-term disability benefits.
    • Short-term disability benefits.
    • Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location).
    • 401(k) benefits.
    • Employee assistance benefits.

About the Role

We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Schedule

Start time for this role will be either 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. (Work day hours Monday to Thursday 7.75 hours and Friday 7.5 hours plus overtime when necessary.)

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

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