Real Estate Paralegal
Job Description
Robert Half is partnering with a Chicago business law firm adding an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to their growing team.
This national 180+ attorney firm is known for delivering practical, business‐focused counsel across commercial real estate, corporate/M&A, private equity, commercial finance, tax credits, and complex litigation.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a collegial, well‐run firm that values work‐life balance and provides exposure to sophisticated transactional matters.
Position Overview
The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will support attorneys on a variety of transactional real estate matters. This individual will be deeply involved in due diligence, closings, document preparation, and communication with clients and third parties.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and update due diligence checklists
- Conduct full title and survey review, prepare summaries, and draft objection letters
- Draft, review, and revise leases, loan documents, deeds, and other conveyance documents
- Draft and revise corporate organizational documents
- Perform UCC, judgment, and lien searches; analyze and summarize results
- Coordinate and manage signature page collections for closings
- Communicate directly with clients, lenders, title companies, and other third parties
- Handle electronic and paper document recording (experience with Simplifile a plus)
- Prepare closing binders and post‐closing deliverables
- Assist with additional real estate transactional tasks as needed
Skills & Competencies
- Strong drafting, writing, and analytical skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and follow‐through
- Professional communication and client‐service orientation
Qualifications
- 4+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience required
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