Paralegal - Real Estate

Polsinelli•Kansas City, MO

3d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you! Polsinelli is seeking a Paralegal to support the Real Estate department in any city the Firm has an office, with a preference to Kansas City, Chicago, and Denver.

Requirements

Paralegal Certificate or related degree preferred
5 Years' Experience
Billable requirement: 1600 hours per year
5 days in-office
Start time for this role will be either 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. (Work day hours Monday to Thursday 7.75 hours and Friday 7.5 hours plus overtime when necessary.)

Responsibilities

Perform and coordinate due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and underlying documents
Assist in preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents
Coordinate closing of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings, debt and equity transactions including signature page packages, document delivery, monitor closing checklists, handle recording requirements at closing
Prepare closing books
Draft and file UCC financing statements
Order and evaluate UCC, lien, litigation and similar searches
Prepare and file formation documents
Draft leases, purchase contracts, easements, deeds, and other real property related documents
Work on special assignments that may require conducting routine factual research, preparing reports and handling associated filings
Interface with firm clients and other outside entities regarding assigned matters
Execute on the minute details of a project or task, in addition to providing alternative options/solutions to best serve internal and external clients
Research and execute on necessary procedures to meet client requests
Retrieve, organize, review, analyze and summarize documents
Effectively set priorities, provide timely updates, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects
Remain proficient in Microsoft Suite/Outlook, InTapp, iManage, and other programs used in practice area
Meticulous time recording skills to accurately bill clients
Employees approved for flexible work arrangements are expected to be available and maintain a practice of reliable, consistent attendance during the employees scheduled work shift including, but not limited to Zoom chat, email, voicemail, and phone