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Title : Real Estate Paralegal

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # TLWV792965

This large, prestigious Chicago based law firm with offices throughout the US has established itself as being the premier, if not the best, labor and employment powerhouse firms in the nation. It now provides a range of legal services, including corporate and business law, general litigation, environmental and other related matters. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies, industrial and manufacturing companies, banks and brokerage houses, healthcare institutions, transportation companies and other media conglomerates. The atmosphere is light and confident, as the lawyers are assured that their expertise is rarely rivaled by many of the other firms. Compensation is the top of the market, and associates are expected to work long hours. This firm offers tremendous growth opportunities for resourceful and energetic attorneys.
Real Estate Paralegal The candidate will assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including documentation, due diligence, development and entitlements, closing and post-closing activities for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. Will order and review title commitments, exception documents and surveys, interfacing directly with the title company, surveyor and overseeing attorney to resolve any issues or discrepancies. Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists. Track and assist overseeing attorney with review of due diligence and entitlement documents such as zoning analyses, traffic studies, noise studies, environmental assessments and permits. Participate in conference calls with clients, developers and landlords. Coordinate and assist with all aspects of closings, including preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, and other closing documents. Attend to all post-closing requirements, which will require one to prepare closing indices, prepare and organize closing binders, and monitor all post-closing deliveries and requirements. Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memorandum. Prepare initial draft document, amendments to agreements or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease for attorney review. Review organizational and authority documents. Order UCC Lein and other searches. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate. Must have 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, including experience with acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. Law firm and in-house experience will be considered (prior experience as a paralegal is desired, but prior relevant real estate experience will also be considered). Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook or similar mail (calendar technology) is needed. Strong writing, organizational and communication skills are required. Extensive knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and legal terminology is a must.
 
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