Paralegal - Real Estate

Polsinelli; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance and benefits

401(k) benefits

Parking/Transit reimbursement

Job summary

Polsinelli PC in Nashville seeks a Paralegal for its Real Estate Practice Group. Responsibilities include due diligence, title and survey review, and coordinating closings.

This role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, a paralegal certificate or related degree, 5 in-office days, and a schedule starting at 8:30 or 9:00 a.m.; salary range $90k–$115k.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or related degree preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Billable requirement: 1600 hours per year.
• 5 days in-office.
• Start time for this role will be either 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. (Workday hours Monday to Thursday 7.75 hours and Friday 7.5 hours plus overtime when necessary)

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and underlying documents
• Preparation of title and survey objection letters. Coordinate with title company and surveyor to reconcile title and survey issues and finalize title pro forma and survey. Analyze and resolve open issues in zoning reports.
• Assist in preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents
• Coordinate closing of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings, debt and equity transactions including signature page packages and document delivery. Monitor closing checklists and handle recording requirements at closing.
• Prepare closing books
• Draft and file UCC financing statements
• Order and evaluate UCC lien, litigation and similar searches
• Prepare and file formation documents
• Draft leases, purchase contracts, easements, deeds, and other real property-related documents
• Work on special assignments that may require conducting routine factual research, preparing reports and handling associated filings
• Interface with firm clients and other outside entities regarding assigned matters
• Execute on the minute details of a project or task, in addition to providing alternative options/solutions to best serve internal and external clients
• Research and execute on necessary procedures to meet client requests
• Retrieve, organize, review, analyze, and summarize documents
• Effectively set priorities, provide timely updates, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects
• Remain proficient in Microsoft Suite/Outlook, InTapp, iManage, and other programs used in practice area
• Meticulous time-recording skills to accurately bill clients

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Kofax

iManage

Orbital

InTapp

Job description

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli is seeking a Paralegal supporting Real Estate Practice Group. This role’s preferred locations include Kansas City, Nashville, Chicago, Dallas, and Atlanta.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and underlying documents
• Preparation of title and survey objection letters. Coordinate with title company and surveyor to reconcile title and survey issues and finalize title pro forma and survey. Analyze and resolve open issues in zoning reports.
• Assist in preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents
• Coordinate closing of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings, debt and equity transactions including signature page packages and document delivery. Monitor closing checklists and handle recording requirements at closing.
• Prepare closing books
• Draft and file UCC financing statements
• Order and evaluate UCC lien, litigation and similar searches
• Prepare and file formation documents
• Draft leases, purchase contracts, easements, deeds, and other real property-related documents
• Work on special assignments that may require conducting routine factual research, preparing reports and handling associated filings
• Interface with firm clients and other outside entities regarding assigned matters
• Execute on the minute details of a project or task, in addition to providing alternative options/solutions to best serve internal and external clients
• Research and execute on necessary procedures to meet client requests
• Retrieve, organize, review, analyze, and summarize documents
• Effectively set priorities, provide timely updates, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects
• Remain proficient in Microsoft Suite/Outlook, InTapp, iManage, and other programs used in practice area
• Meticulous time-recording skills to accurately bill clients

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS USED

• Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Kofax
• iManage
• Orbital

Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate or related degree preferred
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Billable requirement: 1600 hours per year
• 5 days in-office
• Start time for this role will be either 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. (Workday hours Monday to Thursday 7.75 hours and Friday 7.5 hours plus overtime when necessary)

The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000. Final base salary offered will depend on (including but not limited to): years of experience, level of education, certifications, and location.

As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits:

• Paid time off
• sick time off
• a referral program
• medical insurance and benefits
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• long-term disability benefits
• short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• employee assistance benefits

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.