Paralegal - Real Estate

Summary

Under the supervision of attorneys, as a Paralegal – Real Estate, in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, performs a range of substantive cases, matter or entity related duties. Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.

This position is located in our Chicago office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

• Assists with due diligence required for real estate transactions.
• Orders, reviews and analyzes title commitments, recorded documents and surveys.
• Develops, monitors and updates closing checklists for real estate transactions.
• Prepares required documents and coordinates execution and delivery of documentation to other parties’ counsel, lenders, governmental agencies, vendors, etc.
• Manages data rooms and matter files.
• Assists attorneys in your home office and in office across the firm.

• Strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with legal software such as Relativity, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw or similar application required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associated with each matter.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

High School Diploma or GED.

Bachelor’s Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate.

Paralegal Certificate preferred.

5 years’ paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate. Individuals without a degree or certification require five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area.

• All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Sedentary work:
This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm’s discretion.

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions.

The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request…