Real Estate Paralegal

Thomas Talent Network•St Louis, MO

3d•$95,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Our client, an Am Law 50 law firm, is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its nationally recognized Real Estate Practice Group. This high-performing team advises clients on complex, high-profile real estate transactions across all major asset classes, including acquisitions, dispositions, and sophisticated debt and equity financings. The Real Estate Paralegal will play a critical role supporting attorneys and clients throughout the entire lifecycle of real estate transactions, from due diligence through closing. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced handling complex commercial real estate matters in a fast-paced law firm, in-house, or title company environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree plus a Paralegal Certificate
5–7 years of commercial real estate experience
Strong expertise in title and survey review
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PDF tools, document management, and timekeeping systems

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting large, complex transactions preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct and coordinate comprehensive due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and underlying documentation
Draft, revise, and assemble real estate conveyance and financing documents
Drive the closing process for acquisitions, dispositions, and debt/equity financings
Prepare, file, and track UCC financing statements
Order, review, and analyze lien, litigation, and related searches
Handle special projects involving legal research and reporting
Serve as a liaison among attorneys, clients, title companies, surveyors, opposing counsel, and government agencies