Job Description

• Prestigious Global Firm -  Recognized as a leading international law firm with a strong reputation across key practice areas including corporate law, litigation, financial services, and real estate.
• High-Profile Client Exposure -  Opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and innovative startups on complex, high-impact matters.
• Collaborative Culture -  Known for a collegial and team-oriented environment where attorneys and staff are approachable, supportive, and invested in each other’s success.
• Career Growth & Development -  Strong commitment to professional development through mentorship programs, training, and clear advancement opportunities.
• Diverse & Inclusive Workplace -  Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion with active initiatives and employee resource groups.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits -  Offers market-competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Cutting-Edge Work -  Involvement in sophisticated, cross-border transactions and emerging areas such as fintech, cybersecurity, and structured finance.
• Work-Life Balance Focus -  Promotes flexibility and well-being through supportive policies and a culture that values balance.

Job Type : Full Time

Location : Chicago, Illinois

Pay : Competitive Pay & Benefits!

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Support sophisticated, high-value commercial transactions involving multiple properties, financing structures, and tight deadlines.
• Provide paralegal support and assistance to attorneys in the coordination, management, and supervision of all aspects of real estate transactions.
• Review and analyze title commitments, policies, and underlying title documents.
• Interpret and analyze ALTA surveys and zoning reports for transactional impact.
• Review and summarize declarations, REAs, and CCRs for material restrictions or risks.
• Proactively communicate and coordinate with third parties to finalize diligence matters on tight deadlines.
• Prepare and/or review UCC Financing Statements.
• Review and summarize UCC/lien/judgment searches.
• Manage multiple active deals at different stages simultaneously.
• Collaborate with other members of the National Due Diligence Team.
• Coordinate and assist with documentation for closing and post-closing requirements.
• Perform lease abstracting.
• Identify and resolve diligence issues impacting closings.
• Coordinate directly with title companies and third-party consultants.
• Support complex commercial transactions.
• Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.
• Supervise the work performed by Project Assistant and/or Paralegal I and II staff on a case-by-case basis.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm's policies and applicable laws.
• Interview, train, and provide input into the performance appraisal process.

Experience you will need:

• Bachelor's degree and five or more years of progressive work experience in the real estate transactional area, preferably in a law firm environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Legal research knowledge and ability to use a law library are required.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited paralegal program is a plus.
• Applicable knowledge, experience, and proficiency in title, survey, and zoning review and analysis, UCC searches and preparation, and lease abstracting.
• Computer proficiency with experience and working knowledge of real estate-related databases, internet research, due diligence, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information.
• Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e-mail, or verbally.
• Exhibit a high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic.
• Prepare real estate transactional documents and forms, proofread material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, and perform file maintenance.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, reconciling balances, and verifying numerical data on forms and documents.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, laser printer, telephone, photocopier, calculator, scanner, facsimile, etc.
• Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation, and copies, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Comfortable with a flexible schedule including occasional after-hours email monitoring and responsiveness during peak periods or urgent matters.
• Ability and availability to travel to other Firm locations when required.

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