Paralegal (Real Estate)

Seyfarth Shaw LLP • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a real estate paralegal, you will assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including documentation, due diligence, closing and post-closing activities for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing and leasing. You will be a member of the firm’s Real Estate department, reporting to the attorneys on your team.

Requirements

• Relevant full-time experience (preference for 2-5 years of experience) in a fast-paced environment with commercial real estate transactions. Law firm and in-house experience will be considered.
• A Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in PDF software and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook or similar mail and calendar technology.
• Strong writing, organizational, people and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review title commitments, exception documents, surveys and other due diligence (such as zoning reports), interfacing directly with the title company, surveyor or other vendors to resolve any issues or discrepancies
• Prepare title objection letters and negotiate title policies and endorsements.
• Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists.
• Coordinate and assist with all aspects of closings, including preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, signature page packages, notices and other closing documents.
• Attend to all post-closing requirements, including preparation of closing indices, organization of closing binders, uploading final documentation to share sites, and monitoring of all post-closing deliveries and requirements with regular updates to applicable attorneys.
• Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memorandum.
• Review lease agreements, property management agreements, purchase agreements, and other related property agreements. Prepare initial draft documents, amendments to agreements or miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease for attorney review.
• Review organizational and authority documents, prepare formations, obtain EINs.
• Order and review UCC Lien, PACER and other searches.
• Monitor and track recorded documents, closing checklists, deeds and transfer tax returns.
• Maintain organized files and documentation to support transactional processes and audits.
• Follow relevant current developments in the title industry for the practice group.

Benefits

• Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm.
• Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm.
• We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

What This Job Offers

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