Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate - Hybrid
Chelsea Search Group, Chicago, IL, United States
Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate - Hybrid
A top-rated law firm is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to provide semi-autonomous, complex support to attorneys on an industry‑leading team representing lenders, loan servicers and investors in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. The Paralegal will provide workflow coordination duties, assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate finance transactions, and support client development and practice management.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Draft loan documents and ancillary documents, including: ancillary deal documents for assumptions, transfers, lien releases, certificates, resolutions, schedules, legal opinions, closing checklists
Review closing documents, including: deeds, memoranda of leases, easements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, security agreements, UCC financing statements, subordination and intercreditor agreements, assignments, loan agreements, estoppels certificates, SNDA's, resolutions, incumbency certificates, certificates of trust and opinion letter drafts
Familiarity with pooling/servicing agreements, grantor trust agreements and securitized loan documents a plus
Coordinate and manage data rooms, due diligence materials, signature packets, executed documents, and closing sets
Draft closing instruction letters and coordinate closings related to loans secured by real estate and other collateral
Review settlement statements for real estate transactions
Assist with filing and recording of closing documents and prepare closing binders
Review title insurance commitments, restrictive covenants, easements, title policies, title endorsements and surveys; prepare detailed title and survey summaries and comments to proforma lenders policies of title insurance
Order and review due diligence documents and entity formation and registration documentation
Prepare critical date lists and manage transaction calendars
Review and prepare various corporate documents, including LLC and LP agreements, bylaws, stock certificates and transfers, subscription agreements, resolutions, secretary's certificates, S election applications and tax identification number applications and articles of formation and dissolution
Provide quality control and deadline management
Provide back‑up support to team, department and floor for coverage and project assistance as needed
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required
Minimum of 5 years' experience
Extensive knowledge of computer systems and programs including Microsoft Office Suite
Extensive knowledge of legal terminology, processes and definitions
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Service orientation and teamwork skills
Excellent organizational, time‑management skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Attention to detail; excellent editing and proofreading skills
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to identify problems and propose creative solutions
Ability to balance multiple complex tasks
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A top-rated law firm is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to provide semi-autonomous, complex support to attorneys on an industry‑leading team representing lenders, loan servicers and investors in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. The Paralegal will provide workflow coordination duties, assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate finance transactions, and support client development and practice management.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Draft loan documents and ancillary documents, including: ancillary deal documents for assumptions, transfers, lien releases, certificates, resolutions, schedules, legal opinions, closing checklists
Review closing documents, including: deeds, memoranda of leases, easements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, security agreements, UCC financing statements, subordination and intercreditor agreements, assignments, loan agreements, estoppels certificates, SNDA's, resolutions, incumbency certificates, certificates of trust and opinion letter drafts
Familiarity with pooling/servicing agreements, grantor trust agreements and securitized loan documents a plus
Coordinate and manage data rooms, due diligence materials, signature packets, executed documents, and closing sets
Draft closing instruction letters and coordinate closings related to loans secured by real estate and other collateral
Review settlement statements for real estate transactions
Assist with filing and recording of closing documents and prepare closing binders
Review title insurance commitments, restrictive covenants, easements, title policies, title endorsements and surveys; prepare detailed title and survey summaries and comments to proforma lenders policies of title insurance
Order and review due diligence documents and entity formation and registration documentation
Prepare critical date lists and manage transaction calendars
Review and prepare various corporate documents, including LLC and LP agreements, bylaws, stock certificates and transfers, subscription agreements, resolutions, secretary's certificates, S election applications and tax identification number applications and articles of formation and dissolution
Provide quality control and deadline management
Provide back‑up support to team, department and floor for coverage and project assistance as needed
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required
Minimum of 5 years' experience
Extensive knowledge of computer systems and programs including Microsoft Office Suite
Extensive knowledge of legal terminology, processes and definitions
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Service orientation and teamwork skills
Excellent organizational, time‑management skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Attention to detail; excellent editing and proofreading skills
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to identify problems and propose creative solutions
Ability to balance multiple complex tasks
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