Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Jobot; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join a Delaware-based real estate and business law firm. The role involves handling sophisticated real estate and financing transactions from start to finish, working closely with attorneys and other paralegals, and contributing to the firm’s high standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of commercial real estate experience, a paralegal certification, and the ability to commute to Wilmington, DE.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience with commercial real estate law.
• Must be able to commute to Wilmington, DE; on-site position.
• Paralegal certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review title searches and prepare title commitments and title insurance policies.
• Prepare closing and conveyance documents, including deeds, transfer tax affidavits, and settlement statements.
• Document recording procedures and Secretary of State filings; and
• Calculation and proration of various closing costs.

Skills

5+ years CRE paralegal experience

Education

Paralegal certification

Job description

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

$85000 - $115000 per year | Wilmington, DE | On-site | Permanent

Competitive base salary + performance bonuses!

A bit about us:

We are working with a successful real estate/business law firm in Delaware that is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join the team! The firm represents a variety of real estate developers, investors, and builders.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation
• Health benefits
• Performance-based bonuses
• Opportunities for growth

Job Details

As the Commercial Real Estate Paralegal, you will work with the firm’s attorneys and paralegals on sophisticated real estate and financing transactions from start to finish. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills who is eager to develop expertise in commercial real estate. The firm handles unique, complex, and highly customized transactions.

Prior commercial real estate or paralegal experience is required

Job Duties:

• Title work, including the review of title searches and preparation of title commitments and title insurance policies;
• Preparation of closing and conveyance documents, including deeds, transfer tax affidavits, and settlement statements;
• Document recording procedures and Secretary of State filings; and
• Calculation and proration of various closing costs.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of experience with commercial real estate law
• Can reliably commute to Wilmington, DE (this is NOT a remote position)
• Paralegal certification highly desirable

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.