Paralegal - Real Estate and Funds

King & Spalding • New York City, NY

12d • $95,000 - $160,000

About The Position

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape. We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Real Estate and Funds practice in the New York office. This position provides paralegal support to attorneys on our Real Estate team and will report directly to the Associate Director of Practice Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (paralegal certificate is a plus).
• 3+ years of commercial real estate experience in a law firm.
• Complete understanding of Real Estate law and legal procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Flexibility to work overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Notary Public license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and assist supervising attorneys with due diligence and the closing of various real estate transactions.
• Prepare closing checklists, file folders and arrange for the duplication and distribution of documents and closing binders.
• Perform title, zoning and survey reviews, title objection letters, responses to title objection letters, abstract title documents and leases, negotiate estoppels and SNDA and other similar action items.
• Interact with clients, counterparties, title companies, surveyors, service companies and government agencies.
• Prepare and file UCC documents, transfer tax forms and similar governmental filings.
• Order and review searches for title, violations, liens and arrange PZR and similar reports and searches through service companies.
• Conduct entity searches, file and/or prepare formation documents (articles of incorporation, articles of organization, by-laws, organizational minutes, etc.), resolutions, consents, notices, qualifications, and dissolutions.
• Prepare and arrange for transmittal of correspondence, legal documents etc. Follow up to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Organize and maintain client files in compliance with Firm procedures.

Benefits

• The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance.
• All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees