Real Estate Paralegal

Cozen O'Connor Corporation•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cozen O’Connor is seeking an experienced paralegal to support the attorneys in the Real Estate Department. The candidate should have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, and thrives in a high intensity environment. The candidate will be expected to work flexible hours and overtime as needed from time to time. The individual will be part of a dynamic team, with the potential of working across different offices and time zones, and will have access to resources like HR services, training programs, and firmwide communications to support their professional development. The firm is offering a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote for all paralegals.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with team and clients
Detail oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills
Must have the motivation and skill to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven computer/technology skills. Microsoft Office Suite a must
A bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate required

Responsibilities

Oversee due diligence review (which includes title, survey and zoning) for multi-state commercial real estate transactions
Review Title and Survey for various commercial transactions.
Prepare title objection letters for an acquisition / objection response if a sale.
For Loan or Acquisition, prepare a memo outlining all requirements and exceptions highlighting any issues that would cause any future problems.
Negotiate title insurance policies whether for an acquisition or loan
Order Surveys, which includes reviewing the contract and having it executed in a timely manner, obtaining site contacts and forwarding to surveyor.
Making sure surveyor has current title commitment and any necessary item to complete the survey.
Review survey and negotiate revisions so that the title company, buyer and lender are satisfied and will close on a final version of same
Order Zoning Reports, which includes knowing what a zoning consultant needs to prepare a report: Apartments: Rent roll with unit mix; commercial property: Rent roll with Tenant Usage; tax parcel information, survey with parking information.
In depth review of zoning reports to confirm accuracy and acceptability
Prepare PA and/or NJ deeds (occasionally other states) with necessary transfer tax forms.
Obtain necessary signatures and follow up with recording, either via hard copy or E-recording
Order necessary entity certificates of good standing and certified charter (formation) documents for closing
Order necessary bankruptcy, UCC, litigation and tax searches when necessary for a transaction
Entity formation and qualification in all states.
EIN retrieval from the IRS
Obtain Independent Managers / Directors when needed for various entities
Prepare closing binders
Provide title and survey training to new associates
Cover NY office for loan work and specific NY transactions