Paralegal - Real Estate

Polsinelli•Atlanta, GA

4h•$90,000 - $115,000•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. Polsinelli is seeking a Paralegal supporting Real Estate Practice Group. This role’s preferred locations include Kansas City, Nashville, Chicago, Dallas, and Atlanta.

Requirements

Paralegal Certificate or related degree preferred
5 years of relevant 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. (Workday hours Monday to Thursday 7.75 hours and Friday 7.5 hours plus overtime when necessary)

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Kofax
iManage
Orbital
InTapp

Responsibilities

Perform and coordinate due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and underlying documents
Preparation of title and survey objection letters. Coordinate with title company and surveyor to reconcile title and survey issues and finalize title pro forma and survey. Analyze and resolve open issues in zoning reports.
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 and document delivery. Monitor closing checklists and 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