Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill, a nationally recognized law firm, seeks a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its Chicago office. This full-time role supports a busy CRE practice handling sophisticated transactions across asset types and financing structures.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (three days in office, two days remote) with hours 8:30 AM–5:00 PM and a salary range of $70k–$130k, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience.
• Strong title and survey review experience required.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, and due diligence processes.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase and sale agreements and track critical deadlines.
• Draft amendments, assignments, and title-related documents.
• Review title commitments, surveys, and due diligence materials.
• Prepare title memoranda and title objection letters.
• Coordinate closings and assemble closing documentation.
• Communicate with clients, title companies, lenders and other parties to move transactions forward.
• Obtain zoning letters, lien searches, and summarize findings.
• Prepare and file closing binders after transaction completion.
• Assist with entity formations, registrations, operating agreements, and EINs.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate

Paralegal Experience

Title Review

Survey Review

Client Communication

Job description

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its Chicago office. This is a full-time opportunity supporting a busy commercial real estate practice that handles sophisticated transactions across a variety of asset types and financing structures.

The position follows a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days remote. Hours are 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. The salary range for this position is $70k-$130k, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of commercial real estate experience, including substantial title and survey review experience. Candidates should be comfortable managing multiple transactions simultaneously, working directly with clients and outside parties, and taking ownership of deal timelines from start to finish.

Job Duties:

• Review purchase and sale agreements and track critical transaction deadlines throughout the deal lifecycle
• Draft amendments, assignments, consents, extension notices, and organizational charts related to real estate transactions
• Review title commitments, surveys, and related due diligence materials
• Prepare title memoranda and draft title objection letters to address and resolve title issues
• Coordinate closings, including preparing signature packets, legal opinions, incumbency certificates, and closing documentation
• Communicate directly with clients, title companies, lenders, and other outside parties to keep transactions moving forward
• Obtain zoning letters, lien searches, property information, and prepare summaries of findings
• Prepare and distribute closing binders following transaction completion
• Assist with entity formations, foreign registrations, operating agreements, and obtaining EINs and corporate documentation
• Prepare and file various regulatory filings, including Form ID, Form D, and Blue Sky filings

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience
• Strong title and survey review experience is required
• Experience supporting acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, and due diligence processes
• Excellent organizational, project management, and multitasking skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex transactions and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working directly with clients, lenders, title companies, and other transaction parties
• Knowledge of Illinois real estate practices, transfer taxes, and deed preparation is a plus
• Comfortable utilizing legal technology platforms and document management systems

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.