Paralegal

Entrada Partners; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer-contributed

Generous PTO and Flex Holidays

Bereavement, Jury Duty, Parental Leave

Job summary

Entrada Partners is seeking a Paralegal to support leasing and transaction work in our Chicago-area office. You will draft tenant leases and amendments, coordinate signatures via DocuSign, and maintain lease files while assisting the Managing Counsel on acquisitions and financings.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in commercial real estate or transactional law, familiarity with lease terms, strong organization, and proficiency in MS Office and document management systems such as Egnyte.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in commercial real estate, corporate, or transactional law.
• Familiarity with commercial lease drafting and terminology.
• Exposure to entity formation/governance documents is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Egnyte or similar systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft new tenant leases, renewals, and minor lease amendments, using templates for review.
• Coordinate execution of leases and amendments via DocuSign; ensure proper recording and filing.
• Interface with property managers, brokers, and asset managers to gather lease terms and address questions.
• Organize legal documents for acquisitions, dispositions, and financings, including closing materials.
• Maintain entity formation and governance documents for funds and entities.
• Track corporate records, registered agents, and state filings across states.
• Support contract management, including vendor agreements and NDAs.
• Assist in coordinating closing logistics.
• Maintain Egnyte repository; keep files current and organized.
• Provide general admin support to Managing Counsel and assist with ad hoc projects.

Skills

Paralegal

Commercial Real Estate

Lease drafting

DocuSign

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Egnyte

Job description

About the role

The Paralegal will have primary and initial responsibility for several leasing tasks: drafting new tenant leases, renewals, and other minor lease amendments, and coordinating signature execution via DocuSign. This role also maintains the firm’s lease and legal document files and provides general administrative support to the Managing Counsel. The Paralegal may also support the Managing Counsel's work on acquisition, financing, and disposition transactions, including managing corporate entity records, coordinating transaction documentation, and helping ensure legal files and closing processes run smoothly and on schedule.

What you'll do

• Draft new tenant leases, renewals, and other minor lease amendments, often using approved templates, for Managing Counsel's review; abstract lease terms as needed.
• Coordinate execution of leases and amendments via DocuSign. Ensure fully executed documents are properly recorded and filed.
• Interface directly with property managers, brokers, and asset managers to gather lease terms, coordinate document execution, and resolve routine leasing questions.
• Organize legal documents related to acquisitions, dispositions, and financings, including purchase and sale agreements, closing statements, and title/escrow materials.
• Draft and maintain entity formation and governance documents (LLC operating agreements, resolutions, organizational charts) for the firm's fund and property-owning entities.
• Track and maintain corporate records, registered agent filings, and state qualification/annual report filings across all operating states.
• Support contract management, including vendor agreements, NDAs, and service contracts.
• Assist in coordinating closing logistics.
• Maintain the firm's legal document repository in Egnyte, ensuring files are current and properly organized.
• Provide general administrative support to the Managing Counsel, plus other ad hoc legal and administrative projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in commercial real estate, corporate, or transactional law (in-house or law firm).
• Familiarity with commercial lease drafting and terminology (e.g., renewal options, rent escalations, notice provisions, minor lease modifications).
• Exposure to entity formation/governance documents a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines concurrently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with Egnyte or similar document management systems a plus.
• Notary public commission a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing directly with property managers, brokers, and asset managers; a self-starter who raises questions or concerns directly rather than deferring silently; discretion with confidential information.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive insurance offerings with medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Generous PTO plus Flex Holidays, Bereavement, Jury Duty, and Parental Leave