Commercial Real Estate Paralegal - (Chicago, IL)
Beacon Hill, Chicago, IL, United States
Position Overview
This role supports attorneys in managing a wide range of commercial and residential property matters. The successful candidate will be involved from the early stages of transactions through closing and post-closing follow‑up. Additionally, this position supports corporate activities such as entity formation and maintenance in connection with property deals, mergers, and acquisitions.
Primary Duties
Work closely with legal counsel during the initial review phase of contracts, inspections, and due diligence documentation.
Order and analyze title commitments, surveys, and underlying exception documents; communicate with title companies and surveyors to address any issues.
Track important contractual deadlines and maintain detailed closing checklists.
Arrange for earnest money deposits and manage the movement of funds through title agencies.
Assist in all aspects of closing processes: draft and organize deeds, settlement statements, affidavits, and related documentation.
Gather required certifications, tax records, zoning approvals, insurance certificates, and lien payoff information.
Oversee post‑closing tasks such as compiling binders, tracking post‑closing deliverables, and maintaining accurate closing records.
Draft letters, legal summaries, and routine correspondence.
Prepare first drafts of agreements, amendments, lease‑related documents, and estoppel certificates for attorney review.
Assist in preparing abstracts of leases and loan documents, and review zoning and planning reports.
Create and manage LLCs, corporations, and partnerships; maintain up‑to‑date entity records; request and review authority documentation.
Draft corporate and transactional agreements, such as operating agreements, purchase agreements, and stock sale documents.
File and track UCC financing statements and perform lien searches with summary reports.
Submit documents for recording in jurisdictions across various states and counties.
Assemble document exhibits and finalize document packets.
Research real estate tax, document recording, and transfer obligations by jurisdiction.
Key Skills & Attributes
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to analyze complex information
Can work autonomously while keeping stakeholders informed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Financially literate — able to perform basic calculations and draft financial documents
Flexible to work occasional extended hours or weekends as needed
Technologically proficient; skilled in MS Word, Excel, and able to perform internet‑based legal research
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or formal paralegal training required
Minimum of 3 years experience supporting commercial real estate and corporate transactions; law firm experience preferred, though in‑house roles will be considered
Notary Public license preferred
Benefits Offered
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off with generous accrual policies
***Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Primary Duties
Work closely with legal counsel during the initial review phase of contracts, inspections, and due diligence documentation.
Order and analyze title commitments, surveys, and underlying exception documents; communicate with title companies and surveyors to address any issues.
Track important contractual deadlines and maintain detailed closing checklists.
Arrange for earnest money deposits and manage the movement of funds through title agencies.
Assist in all aspects of closing processes: draft and organize deeds, settlement statements, affidavits, and related documentation.
Gather required certifications, tax records, zoning approvals, insurance certificates, and lien payoff information.
Oversee post‑closing tasks such as compiling binders, tracking post‑closing deliverables, and maintaining accurate closing records.
Draft letters, legal summaries, and routine correspondence.
Prepare first drafts of agreements, amendments, lease‑related documents, and estoppel certificates for attorney review.
Assist in preparing abstracts of leases and loan documents, and review zoning and planning reports.
Create and manage LLCs, corporations, and partnerships; maintain up‑to‑date entity records; request and review authority documentation.
Draft corporate and transactional agreements, such as operating agreements, purchase agreements, and stock sale documents.
File and track UCC financing statements and perform lien searches with summary reports.
Submit documents for recording in jurisdictions across various states and counties.
Assemble document exhibits and finalize document packets.
Research real estate tax, document recording, and transfer obligations by jurisdiction.
Key Skills & Attributes
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to analyze complex information
Can work autonomously while keeping stakeholders informed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Financially literate — able to perform basic calculations and draft financial documents
Flexible to work occasional extended hours or weekends as needed
Technologically proficient; skilled in MS Word, Excel, and able to perform internet‑based legal research
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or formal paralegal training required
Minimum of 3 years experience supporting commercial real estate and corporate transactions; law firm experience preferred, though in‑house roles will be considered
Notary Public license preferred
Benefits Offered
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off with generous accrual policies
***Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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