Real Estate Paralegal-On-Site-Permanent Role.
About The Position
Our client, an established law firm in Beverly Hills, is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its transactional Real Estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal with a strong background in commercial real estate transactions, real estate finance, title and survey review, and closings. The Real Estate Paralegal will work closely with attorneys throughout the lifecycle of sophisticated transactions, including pre-closing, closing, and post-closing activities. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of real estate and finance experience within a law firm environment and experience working with a variety of lenders.
Requirements
- 5 years of Real Estate and/or Real Estate Finance experience.
- Experience working with a variety of lenders.
- Strong experience with commercial real estate transactions and closings.
- Hands-on experience reviewing title and survey documents.
- Experience preparing UCC financing statements, closing escrow instructions, closing documents, and binders.
- Experience reviewing title policies and working directly with title companies to resolve policy issues.
- Familiarity with filing documents with applicable state and governmental agencies.
- Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-qualified program.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with legal document management and database systems; iManage experience is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced law firm environment.
Nice To Haves
- iManage experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys with pre-closing, closing, and post-closing activities for commercial real estate transactions.
- Proofread, assemble, organize, and manage transactional documents.
- Assist with and coordinate closings for real estate finance and purchase and sale transactions.
- Take a lead role in transactional due diligence projects.
- Review title commitments, title policies, and surveys, identify issues, and coordinate with title companies regarding policy matters.
- Prepare and maintain due diligence and closing checklists.
- Prepare executive summaries of leases and other real estate documents.
- Prepare UCC financing statements, escrow instructions, closing documents, and closing binders.
- Coordinate appropriate filings with government agencies, including Secretary of State filings.
- Assist with obtaining tax identification numbers and other transaction-related documentation.
- Prepare new matter documentation and engagement materials.
- Format, convert, organize, and maintain transaction documents and correspondence.
- Maintain electronic files using document management systems such as iManage.
- Assist with scheduling, calendaring, expense reimbursements, and other administrative needs related to the Real Estate practice.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability coverage
- FSA/HSA options
- 401(k) with firm contribution
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- parental leave
- an employee assistance program
- paid parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
