Real Estate Paralegal

Seyfarth Shaw LLP•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a real estate paralegal, you will assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including documentation, due diligence, closing and post-closing activities for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. You will be a member of the firm’s Real Estate department, reporting to the attorneys on your team.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, including experience with acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. Law firm and in-house experience will be considered.
A Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate (or equivalent experience).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook or similar mail. calendar technology.
Legal research skills and knowledge of relevant databases.
Strong writing, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Order and review title commitments, exception documents and surveys, interfacing directly with the title company and surveyor to resolve any issues or discrepancies
Preparation of title objection letters and negotiation of title policies.
Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists.
Coordinate and assist with all aspects of closings, including preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, and other closing documents.
Attend to all post-closing requirements, which will require you to prepare closing indices, prepare and organize closing binders, and monitor all post-closing deliveries and requirements.
Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memorandum.
Prepare initial draft document, amendments to agreements or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease for attorney review.
Review organizational and authority documents.
Order UCC Lien and other searches.