Paralegal, Real Estate Finance & Capital Markets

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Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Paralegal for our Corporate Department’s Real Estate Finance & Capital Markets Team in our Atlanta or Chicago office. This position will be part of our team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients. At Kilpatrick we are one team where each person plays an integral role in serving the needs of our clients.

The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, and commitment to the community.

Kilpatrick’s Real Estate Finance & Capital Markets (“CM”) team is seeking a Paralegal to provide semi‑autonomous, complex support to attorneys on an industry-leading team representing lenders, servicers, and investors in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. The Paralegal will assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate finance transactions, as well as client development and practice management, and will perform workflow coordination duties under the direction of attorneys.

• Document Preparation & Management:
  Draft ancillary deal documents (assumptions, transfers, lien releases, certificates, resolutions, schedules, legal opinions, closing checklists); coordinate and manage data rooms, due diligence materials, signature packets, executed documents, and closing sets.
• Securitization & Real Estate Support:
  Review pooling/servicing agreements, grantor trust agreements; abstract securitized loan documents for REMIC trusts; review title insurance policies and land surveys.
• Electronic Filings & Reporting:
  Prepare, format, and file documents on EDGAR; generate reports, tables, and Excel documents as needed.
• Firm Resource Utilization & Administrative Support:
  Use firm resources (Resource Center, Marketing, Records, etc.); assist with billing, collections, and fund applications; perform other duties to support firm goals.

• 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.

This is a full‑time, regular position with a multi‑faced health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision. The firm also offers life insurance, short‑term disability plans, and retirement plans in addition to holidays and paid time off. Hybrid work schedules combine in‑office work days with remote workdays. The pay range for this position in Atlanta and Chicago is $44.67 to $67.03 per hour.

Selected applicants will be contacted. Kilpatrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about our firm, please visit our website at .

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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