Real Estate Transactions Paralegal

Foley & Lardner LLP•Jacksonville, FL

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. Foley & Lardner LLP's Business Law Department has an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Real Estate Transactions Paralegal, who will provide high-level service for our clients and attorneys. The Paralegal will assist with commercial closings, lender-side financing transactions and related corporate work. The candidate selected will provide assistance with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including project management with multiple priorities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in a business-related environment required
Transactional experience with commercial closings and financing transactions strongly preferred
Understanding of state and federal regulatory filings and working with regulatory agencies
Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and Simplifile
Strong research and analytical skills, with critical thinking abilities and a high level of accuracy
Strong attention to details with reviewing documents, templates, and forms
Excellent organizational skills and time management with ability to meet deadlines; able to work effectively under pressure on time-sensitive projects

Responsibilities

Manage closing checklists, perform due diligence reviews including title and survey, and prepare initial drafts of loan documents
Review, analyze, coordinate and prepare real estate documents related to acquisitions, purchase agreements, banking, loan and regulatory applications
Work with title companies, surveyors, and transaction parties to resolve title and survey issues or other due diligence concerns prior to closing
Work with lending institutions to complete closing packages, loan documents, and related payoffs and closing documents
Prepare, analyze and summarize UCC, bankruptcy, litigation and lien searches
Coordinate document execution; participate in client calls and real estate closings
Manage closing and post-closing documentation, and ensure accurate records are maintained
Research and retrieve tax and other public property records
Administer corporate and real estate transactions and documents across data rooms
Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time)