Senior Real Estate and Corporate Paralegal

Senior Real Estate and Corporate Paralegal

Carlson Black has an immediate opening in our Madison office for a full-time real estate and corporate paralegal with at least five years of recent experience. The ability to manage workflow from multiple attorneys is a must.

Partner at Carlson Black O'Callaghan & Battenberg LLP

This position assists and supports attorneys at the firm in meeting our clients’ needs in a wide variety of real estate and corporate transactions, including purchase/sale, financing, leasing and development.

From $105,000 per year. We offer salaries that are comparable to most mid to large‑size law firms in Wisconsin, including a discretionary bonus and full benefits. We offer an exceptional work‑life balance.

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• Preparing closing checklists and monitoring deadlines
• Reviewing and analyzing title insurance commitments and title documents
• Reviewing and analyzing plats and surveys
• Utilizing online GIS and other mapping tools
• Reviewing and analyzing local zoning ordinances
• Preparing initial drafts of real estate documents including leases, purchase agreements, transfer returns, title affidavits and other closing documents.
• Communicating frequently with supervising attorneys, clients, lenders, title companies, and surveyors
• Assisting with due diligence activities
• Reviewing and summarizing commercial leases
• Assembling closing transcripts

• Preparing initial drafts of corporate documents, including articles of organization/incorporation and resolutions
• Preparing and filing documents with WDFI, including organizational documents and annual reports
• Preparing and maintaining corporate minute books
• Preparing documents for commercial loan transactions
• Preparing and filing UCC financing statements

• Striving for 100% accuracy in everything you do
• Ensuring all deadlines are being met in a timely manner
• Managing workflow from multiple attorneys
• Completing billing activities including time entry and preparation of client invoices
• Willing to cross‑train and learn new skills as required
• Assisting with general office administration

• Must have prior experience in the real estate department of a law firm, in‑house law department, bank, or title insurance company
• Must have superior organizational and time‑management skills, attention to detail and proven ability to work within a fast‑paced team environment with multiple deadlines
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new things
• Must have an entrepreneurial spirit and be willing to take initiative
• Must be an independent thinker and self‑starter
• Must have strong proofreading and grammatical skills
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be client‑service oriented

• Retirement savings plan
• Health and dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Additional benefits as eligible

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This is an in‑person position, with occasional work‑from‑home opportunities.

The initial stages of screening and interviewing will be conducted virtually.

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Real estate: 5 years (Required)
• Paralegal: 5 years (Required)

Madison, WI 53703

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