Real Estate Paralegal

Base Pay Range

$75,000.00/yr - $/yr

Direct message the job poster from Esquire Recruiting, LLC

9:00 to 5:00 WFH up to 2 days per week

$75,000 to $130,000

Real Estate Paralegal| Mid-Size Law Firm | Chicago, IL Our highly prestigious mid-size, full-service law firm client is hiring an experienced Real Estate Paralegal for their Chicago HQ office. The paralegal will be responsible for all aspects of commercial real estate closings and related matters and transactions. Responsible for all other tasks and duties as otherwise assigned.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and benefit package.

• Coordinate due diligence for a variety of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, loans, etc.
• Facilitate communication between attorneys for the various parties on a transaction.
• Review and summarize title commitments and surveys and prepare title and survey objection letters.
• Work closely and directly with title companies to clear title(s), work through objections and obtain title policies.
• Obtain, review and summarize entity organizational documents and UCC, judgement, tax and other lien searches.
• Prepare and file/record a variety of documents, including deeds, mortgages, memoranda or leases, resolutions, UCC financing statements, etc.
• Prepare closing checklists, critical dates lists, closing documents, various affidavits, certificates and resolutions and coordinate and control the closing process for various real estate transactions.
• Prepare and distribute closing binders.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Function effectively and willingly as a team player.

• At least 2-8 years of real estate paralegal experience
• Prior law firm experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, self-motivated, dedicated to the job, accurate, and conscientious.
• Knowledge of real estate services and working relationships with real estate services vendors.
• Technical and computer proficiency.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently.
• Maintain professional image and attitude.

• Excellent writing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job.
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Associate

Full-time

Legal and Administrative

Legal Services and Law Practice