Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Miller & Martin; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller & Martin PLLC seeks an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support attorneys in the Real Estate Practice Group within the Commercial Department. The role involves assisting with lender, developer, and buyer/seller matters and managing processes to fulfill client requirements with relevant agencies.

Responsibilities include coordinating closings, reviewing title commitments and surveys, preparing closing documents, and organizing client files.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent writing and communication skills and interact with clients, court officials, and vendors professionally.
• Able to perform at a high level in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work a schedule that accommodates deadlines.
• Three to five years of paralegal experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, paralegal certification from an accredited source required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate closings including preparation of conveyance documents and closing statements.
• Review title commitments, exceptions, surveys; interface with title company and surveyor.
• Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists.
• Prepare clear correspondence and memoranda for attorneys.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification

Job description

Miller & Martin is seeking a talented Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with 3+ years of paralegal experience to join our established and growing Real Estate Practice. If interested, please send resume to Yolanda Irby .

General Description

Provide support for attorneys in the Real Estate Practice Group in the Commercial Department. Assists with all stages of various real estate transactions including lender, developer and buyer/seller matters. Manages processes to fulfill client requirements with appropriate agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordination and assistance with all aspects of closings, including preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, and other closing documents.
• Review title commitments, exception documents and surveys, interfacing directly with the title company and surveyor to resolve any issues.
• Preparation and administration of contract critical dates and closing checklists.
• Preparation of clear and concise correspondence and memoranda.
• Organization of client files and maintaining client documents and emails in client workspaces.
• Preparation of initial draft documents, amendments to agreements and miscellaneous documents for attorney review.
• Preparation of lease and loan abstracts.
• Review various due diligence including zoning reports, covenants, management agreements and other agreements and reports.
• Knowledge of formation of entities and review and preparation of organizational and authority documents.
• Preparation and filing of UCC financing statements, order UCC lien and other searches and prepare summaries of lien search results, and record documents in various counties and states.
• Filing and recording documents with the appropriate offices/courts.
• Attending to all post-closing requirements, including preparation of closing indices, the preparation and organization of closing binders, and monitoring post-closing deliveries or requirements.
• Perform other duties and complete projects as assigned and otherwise function as a critical member of a deal team.

Position Requirements

• Must have excellent writing and communication skills and have the ability to interact with clients, court officials, and vendors in a professional manner.
• Must be able to perform at a high level and efficiently in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work a schedule that accommodates deadlines.
• Three to five years of paralegal experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, and paralegal certification from an accredited source required.

Miller & Martin PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.