Paralegal - Real Estate

Sidley Austin•Chicago, IL

3d•$130,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Real Estate Paralegals are responsible for all title and survey matters along with providing assistance to lawyers in connection with real estate diligence issues and certain document preparation. Overtime and weekend work is expected as necessary.

Requirements

BA/BS with strong academic credentials
Minimum 10+ years of paralegal experience in a commercial real estate practice at a medium or large law firm
In depth knowledge of title, survey and zoning requirements; experience in preparing title, survey and zoning materials
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients, partners, associates, paralegals and all staff members
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate

Responsibilities

Oversee and complete all title, zoning and survey requirements and related documents
Obtain tax numbers, bills, exemptions, sale redemptions, assist with tax divisions and consolidations as well as copies of Sidwell maps and utility letters
Obtain, prepare and record certain real estate documents
Obtain, prepare and file certain corporate documents
Review title commitments, supporting documents and surveys
Prepare, amend and/or modify and terminate UCC forms
Assemble closing binders and signature pages for residential and commercial real estate transactions
Maintain files in connection with real estate transactions
All other projects as assigned by an Attorney or the Paralegal Manager