Paralegal, Real Estate

Sears; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sears is seeking an experienced Paralegal in Real Estate to support the Legal Team with AI-enabled workflows and technology deployment across commercial real estate matters. The role focuses on efficiency, document management, and timely closing activities for real estate portfolios.

The candidate should have a strong background in leasing, closings, and title work, with the ability to draft and interpret real estate documents while collaborating cross-functionally in a large organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5–10 years of related experience.
• License or certification in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Supports deployment and use of AI and technology tools to improve document review, matter tracking, workflow automation, template management, reporting, and knowledge management for the Real Estate Legal team.
• Manages all aspects of commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions from contract execution through closing; coordinates with attorneys, clients, title companies, surveyors, lenders, brokers, and opposing counsel to ensure timely and accurate closing.
• Assists attorneys with leasing efforts and finalizing leases for execution, including title ordering, permitted exceptions lists, and compiling exhibits.
• Reviews lease language and provides initial interpretation support, initiating drafts of real estate documents.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets various property documents, including leases, amendments, REAs, title documents, surveys, estoppels, SNDAs, and due diligence materials.
• Reviews and analyzes titles and surveys and helps identify solutions to cure defects.
• Provides assistance to the Real Estate Legal team to guide Asset Managers, Property Managers, Property Administrators, and other partners.
• Assists with landlord and tenant issues, mall landlord matters, commercial lease matters, disputes, defaults, and REA-related issues.
• Drafts legal notices, letters, correspondence, and related real estate documents.
• Reviews responses to estoppel and SNDA requests.
• Compiles and tracks exhibits, final lease execution documents, recording documents, closing documents, and other real estate records.
• Manages and updates email blast requests and responses, law docket, matter trackers, project trackers, document repositories, and related workflow tools.
• Assists in drafting ancillary contracts and real estate documents, including confidentiality agreements, access agreements, license agreements, broker agreements, and similar documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

AI deployment

Real estate law

Closing coordination

Lease drafting

Document review

Workflow automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

License or certification in a relevant field

Tools

Document management systems

AI tools

Job description

JOB SCOPE

Paralegal in Real Estate supports the Legal Team with various functions within the Real Estate business unit, including deployment of approved AI and technology tools into daily legal workflows, commercial real estate matters, portfolio support, document review, and transaction support.

Job Summary

AI‑oriented, comfortable deploying technology tools, and able to help incorporate technology into daily workflows. The role is self‑directed and supports the integration of AI and technology tools to improve efficiency, tracking, document management, and legal team workflows.

Responsibilities / Skills / Experience Requirements

• Supports deployment and use of approved AI and technology tools to improve document review, matter tracking, workflow automation, template management, reporting, and knowledge management for the Real Estate Legal team.
• Manages all aspects of commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions from contract execution through closing; coordinates with attorneys, clients, title companies, surveyors, lenders, brokers, and opposing counsel to ensure timely and accurate closing.
• Assists attorneys with the company’s leasing efforts and finalizing leases for execution, including ordering title, preparing permitted exceptions lists, and compiling exhibits.
• Reviews lease language, provides initial lease interpretation support, and initiates drafts of real estate documents.
• Reviews, analyzes, and provides interpretation of various property documents, including leases, amendments, REAs, title documents, surveys, estoppels, SNDAs, and related due diligence materials.
• Reviews and analyzes titles and surveys and assists with identifying solutions to cure title and survey defects.
• Provides assistance to the Real Estate Legal team to guide Asset Managers, Property Managers, Property Administrators, and other business partners.
• Assists with landlord and tenant issues, mall landlord matters, commercial lease matters, disputes, defaults, and REA‑related issues.
• Drafts legal notices, letters, correspondence, and related real estate legal documents.
• Reviews, analyzes, and provides responses to estoppel and SNDA requests.
• Compiles and tracks exhibits, final lease execution documents, recording documents, closing documents, and other real estate records.
• Manages and updates email blast requests and responses, law docket, matter trackers, project trackers, document repositories, and related workflow tools.
• Assists in drafting ancillary contracts and real estate documents, including confidentiality agreements, access agreements, license agreements, broker agreements, and similar documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5–10 years of related experience.
• License or certification in a relevant field.
• 18 years of age or older.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to use, deploy, or support implementation of AI, automation, document management, workflow, tracking, or other technology tools.
• Commercial real estate experience.
• Experience with commercial real estate closings, leases, REAs, mall landlord matters, title, survey, estoppels, SNDAs, due diligence, and real estate closing documents.
• Ability to initiate drafting and review of real estate documents.
• Ability to proof and edit legal and real estate documents with attention to detail.
• Team player with ability to build strong relationships and work cross‑functionally in a complex organizational structure.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and mindset to face challenges with optimism.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without heavy supervision and handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar commercial real estate leasing, transaction, or legal support role; retail real estate experience preferred.

Years of Experience

5–10 Years

Travel Requirements

Limited (5–15%)

Employment Category

Regular, Full‑time

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.