Paralegal - Real Estate

Kilpatrick Stockton LLP•Chicago, IL

57d•$45 - $72•Hybrid

About The Position

Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal for the Corporate Department in our Chicago office. This position will be part of our team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients. At Kilpatrick, we are one team where each person plays an integral role in serving the needs of our clients. The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, and commitment to the community. Under the supervision of attorneys the Real Estate paralegal will provide support for all types of commercial and financial transactions. The paralegal will operate as part of a team of attorneys and support staff to provide a high level of service to both internal and external clients.

Requirements

Four year degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment; law firm experience preferred
Minimum of 3 years of progressive responsibility in managing real estate matters
High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw (and Dialog) and other internet research tools
Certificate of completion of a paralegal program and paralegal board certification preferred
Ability to perform well under pressure
Respectful to other individuals working directly or indirectly with them
Reliable and dependable team player
Must be a good planner who is very detail-oriented and has the ability to organize and prioritize
Candidate should be action and results-oriented
Maintain confidentiality of client information
Must have effective written and oral communication skills
Work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion

Responsibilities

Draft closing documents, including: deeds, memoranda of leases, easements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, security agreements, UCC financing statements, subordination and intercreditor agreements, assignments, loan agreements, estoppels certificates, SNDA's, resolutions, incumbency certificates, certificates of trust and opinion letter drafts
Draft closing instruction letters and coordinate closings of real estate acquisitions, disposition and ground leases and loans secured by real estate and other collateral
Review settlement statements for real estate transactions
Assist with filing and recording of closing documents and prepare closing binders
Prepare draft Contracts and Amendments thereto: Resolutions, Organizational Documents for LLC's and LP's; Settlement Statements
Order and review title insurance commitments, restrictive covenants, easements, title policies, title endorsements and surveys; prepare detailed title and survey summaries, restrictive covenant abstracts and title and survey objection letters
Order and review due diligence documents and entity formation and registration documentation
Obtain zoning certificates, containment letters; utility availability letters, tax parcel information; payoff letters; tenant estoppel certifications and broker fee affidavits
Review and analyze leases and prepare lease summaries and abstracts
Draft purchase and sale contracts, ground leases, retail leases, office leases and amendments
Prepare critical date lists and manage transaction calendars
Prepare various corporate documents, including LLC and LP agreements, bylaws, stock certificates and transfers, subscription agreements, resolutions, secretary's certificates, S election applications and tax identification number applications and articles of formation and dissolution
Provide quality control and deadline management
Provide back-up support to team, department and floor for coverage and project assistance as needed

Benefits

This is a full-time, regular position with a multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision.
The firm also offers life insurance, short term disability plans and retirement plans in addition to holidays and paid time off.
The firm offers hybrid work schedules combining in office work days as well as remote work days.

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