Real Estate Paralegal

Job Summary

For full-time employment as a Real Estate Paralegal, you will support the Hospitality & Leisure practice group and work under the guidance of the Practice Group Leader. This position is available in the Chicago, IL, New York City, NY, Phoenix, AZ, or Washington, DC offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducting and coordinating due diligence, including reviewing title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and supporting documents.
• Assisting with the preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents.
• Managing and coordinating the closing of complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, as well as debt and equity transactions.
• Handling the creation and management of signature page packages, ensuring the delivery of all necessary documents at closing, and compiling detailed closing books.
• Preparing and filing UCC financing statements, as well as ordering and analyzing related searches.
• Facilitating entity formation and maintenance, including associated filings.
• Managing the preparation and assembly of officer's certificates, resolutions, organizational documents, and other closing deliverables.
• Undertaking special assignments that may involve routine fact or legal research and associated filings.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree or a Paralegal Certificate with equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of direct real estate experience, within a law firm, in-house legal department, or title company setting.
• Experience with large and sophisticated transactions, and proficiency in handling title and surveys.
• Hospitality industry experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple projects independently.
• Excellent client service and communication skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across various levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PDF tools, document management software, and timekeeping software.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree or a Paralegal Certificate with equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of direct real estate experience.
• Law firm, in-house legal department, or title company experience.