Real Estate Legal Coordinator
Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
At Levenfeld Pearlstein, we know that everything starts with the right people. Our mission to provide exceptional service to our clients depends upon the talent and commitment of each person that makes up our firm. If you’re looking for a different way of practicing law, find out if LP could be the right place for you.
About the practice LP’s Real Estate group handles all types of real estate matters across the country, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint venture transactions, real estate development, manufactured housing, commercial leasing — including significant experience with retail leasing — real estate tax structuring, and debt and equity financing. Our sophisticated, national practice is ranked by Chambers and Partners and has twice been named “Best of the Best — Top Law Firms in the Midwest” by Midwest Real Estate News. Learn more about LP’s Real Estate group here.
Experience That Makes You a Fit
5+ years of experience in commercial real estate
Preparing and editing correspondence and other legal documents from written and oral drafts and forms for accuracy, drafting standard correspondence, and emailing communications
Opening new client matters; maintaining and organizing electronic files, materials, and databases related to group and client matters
Prepare, organize, and update transaction checklists, including tracking contingencies, deadlines, and deliverables
Draft and format closing documents, signature page packets, escrow instructions, title/survey letters, and closing binders
Order or coordinate required due‑diligence items such as: Water Certifications, Zoning Reports, Surveys and Bulk Sales Releases.
Utilizing docketing software to accurately record and manage critical dates.
Establishing and maintaining calendars, utilizing the Outlook calendar system for reserving conference rooms and scheduling
Processing invoices, credit card reconciliations and reimbursements
Coordinating travel and dining reservations
Superior working knowledge of Outlook and Word, including styles and redlining
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Visio, iManage and HotDocs strongly preferred
Highly organized and detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
This role reports directly to Allison Zacharski, Legal Coordinator Manager. In her eight years of tenure at LP, Allison has developed strong partnerships with each of the firm’s Practice Groups to provide exceptional client service and delivery.
Salary and benefits The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. LP believes this is the pay range it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be contingent on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant and the requirements of the position. LP offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision benefits, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
About LP LP is a relationship-driven firm built on the entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional client service, and growth mindset encapsulated in the LP Way, LP’s trademark business philosophy. LP serves a large pool of diverse clients across practice areas, tackling sophisticated legal matters and partnering with clients to identify and achieve their business goals. Professionals who choose to build their careers at LP can expect:
The opportunity to take ownership of engaging work
Extensive professional development and career advancement opportunities that go beyond what most firms offer
A flexible and sensible approach to hybrid work schedules
A warm, collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture
Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in a harassment-free environment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, alienage, or veteran status.
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About the practice LP’s Real Estate group handles all types of real estate matters across the country, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint venture transactions, real estate development, manufactured housing, commercial leasing — including significant experience with retail leasing — real estate tax structuring, and debt and equity financing. Our sophisticated, national practice is ranked by Chambers and Partners and has twice been named “Best of the Best — Top Law Firms in the Midwest” by Midwest Real Estate News. Learn more about LP’s Real Estate group here.
Experience That Makes You a Fit
5+ years of experience in commercial real estate
Preparing and editing correspondence and other legal documents from written and oral drafts and forms for accuracy, drafting standard correspondence, and emailing communications
Opening new client matters; maintaining and organizing electronic files, materials, and databases related to group and client matters
Prepare, organize, and update transaction checklists, including tracking contingencies, deadlines, and deliverables
Draft and format closing documents, signature page packets, escrow instructions, title/survey letters, and closing binders
Order or coordinate required due‑diligence items such as: Water Certifications, Zoning Reports, Surveys and Bulk Sales Releases.
Utilizing docketing software to accurately record and manage critical dates.
Establishing and maintaining calendars, utilizing the Outlook calendar system for reserving conference rooms and scheduling
Processing invoices, credit card reconciliations and reimbursements
Coordinating travel and dining reservations
Superior working knowledge of Outlook and Word, including styles and redlining
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Visio, iManage and HotDocs strongly preferred
Highly organized and detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
This role reports directly to Allison Zacharski, Legal Coordinator Manager. In her eight years of tenure at LP, Allison has developed strong partnerships with each of the firm’s Practice Groups to provide exceptional client service and delivery.
Salary and benefits The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. LP believes this is the pay range it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be contingent on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant and the requirements of the position. LP offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision benefits, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
About LP LP is a relationship-driven firm built on the entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional client service, and growth mindset encapsulated in the LP Way, LP’s trademark business philosophy. LP serves a large pool of diverse clients across practice areas, tackling sophisticated legal matters and partnering with clients to identify and achieve their business goals. Professionals who choose to build their careers at LP can expect:
The opportunity to take ownership of engaging work
Extensive professional development and career advancement opportunities that go beyond what most firms offer
A flexible and sensible approach to hybrid work schedules
A warm, collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture
Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in a harassment-free environment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, alienage, or veteran status.
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