Assist attorneys in a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing.  Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparation, review and revision of legal documents for real estate transactions, including leases, licenses, purchase agreements, deeds, easements, closing documents, escrow instruction letters and other transaction documents
• Review title reports, title commitments and surveys, draft title objections and assist in resolving title issues
• Coordinate and attend to details of real estate transactions and closings, working closely with real estate attorneys 
• Handle post-closing tasks such as obtaining, reviewing and confirming accuracy of closing documents
• Assist real estate personnel with property management and lease administration issues
• Investigate, assemble and organize factual information, including responses to discovery requests and subpoenas in real estate matters
• Research applicable laws, rules and regulations as needed 
• Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision from attorneys
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

Paralegal certificate or paralegal degree

5 years of paralegal experience in commercial real estate ; 10 years of paralegal experience, including at least 5 years in commercial real estate  

Proven organizational skills 

Excellent attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Westlaw

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate and professionally interact with all levels of associates and with attorneys, property owners, brokers, title insurance companies, and government agency representatives

Ability to work under minimal supervision from attorneys

Ability to travel independently up to 10%

Desired

Bachelor’s degree

Extensive paralegal experience in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and ground leases

Experience reviewing title commitments and surveys, and working with title insurance companies to close real estate transactions