Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its Chicago office on a full-time basis. The role supports a busy CRE practice handling sophisticated transactions across asset types and financing structures, with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years CRE paralegal experience, strong title and survey review skills, and the ability to manage multiple deals from start to finish while coordinating with clients and

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, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CRE knowledge

Title & survey review

Multitasking

Client & lender liaison

Communication skills

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.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

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.