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.