Remote Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Location: Chicago, IL (Remote/Hybrid)

About the Role

A premier law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support a sophisticated real estate practice handling acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing complex commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, financing, leasing, and development projects.
• Review and analyze title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and due diligence materials.
• Prepare, revise, and organize real estate closing documents, closing checklists, and transaction binders.
• Coordinate closings and manage post-closing deliverables and recordation requirements.
• Draft and file UCC financing statements, amendments, continuations, and related corporate filings.
• Conduct entity formation and organizational document review for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Prepare lease abstracts and assist with lease administration matters.
• Coordinate with lenders, title companies, surveyors, clients, and opposing counsel throughout transactions.
• Maintain transaction files, critical deadlines, and closing calendars.
• Assist with the preparation of closing statements, conveyance documents, and corporate resolutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong understanding of commercial acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing transactions.
• Experience reviewing title and survey materials and managing real estate due diligence.
• Familiarity with UCC filings, entity formations, and corporate governance documents.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Pay

Competitive salary $100,000 to $140,000

Benefits

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.