Paralegal - Real Estate

TDS•Chicago, IL

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal to join our team. This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and coordinating legal documents for high-volume real estate transactions. You will play a key role in ensuring the legal integrity and timely execution of transactions while supporting the legal department’s broader efforts to manage and optimize our real estate portfolio. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with on-site work at our Chicago, IL office Monday through Wednesday, and the flexibility to work remotely from a home office on Thursdays and Fridays.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (or higher) OR 2+ years professional experience
1+ year(s) of experience as a real estate legal professional in a real estate law firm or corporate legal department
Proven experience handling high-volume, deadline-driven real estate transactions.
Experience drafting legal real estate documents including but not limited to NDSa, SNDAs, MOLs, Site License Agreements related to Master Lease Agreements, and amendments to legal agreements.
Strong knowledge of real estate transactional processes, including title and survey review, lease negotiations, and closing coordination.
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Familiarity with real estate management systems (e.g., NexsyOne, Site Tracker, SiteVizion or equivalent) is a plus.
High proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with document management platforms preferred.
Experience at a tower company or national carrier preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and revise a variety of real estate legal documents, including leases, lease amendments, easements, license agreements, access and utility agreements, memorandums of leases, option agreements, and asset purchase agreements.
Manage end-to-end real estate transactions, including coordinating due diligence, collecting and reviewing documents, preparing closing documents, and facilitating execution and recording of documents.
Review and summarize title reports, surveys, and legal descriptions for accuracy and compliance with transaction requirements.
Maintain, track, and update legal records, critical dates, document versions, and real estate databases to ensure ongoing compliance and efficiency.
Coordinate across departments (Legal, Asset Management, Sales, Operations, Finance) to meet transaction timelines and resolve issues.
Serve as a liaison with vendors to manage transaction workflows and ensure proper documentation and filing.
Assist with document management, e-filing, and administrative tasks.
Contribute to special legal projects and process improvements initiated by the legal team.

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
Commuter Program Benefit
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Education Assistance
Paid Volunteer Time
Associates will have the opportunity to participate in our Associate Resource Groups, which are designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development.