Real Estate Paralegal

Grace and Faye Consulting LLC; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace and Faye Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced paralegal to support commercial real estate closings. The role involves drafting and reviewing closing documents, title commitments, and due diligence materials for lender and client transactions.

Candidates will handle organizing closing binders, coordinating with counsel and clients, and ensuring timely completion under tight deadlines. A minimum of 8 years in a law firm or corporate setting is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm, professional services firm, or corporation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Windows-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review commercial real estate closing documents and buy/sell agreements.
• Draft term sheets and commitment letters for lender clients; prepare loan and modification documents.

Skills

Professional communication

Real estate closings

Client service

Prioritization under pressure

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program

Tools

MS Office

Windows-based systems

Job description

What You\'ll Do

• Draft and review real estate transaction documents, including closing checklists, purchase and sale agreements (primarily commercial), lease agreements, and closing documents/statements
• Draft term sheets and commitment letters on behalf of lender clients, as well as loan and modification documents (notes, mortgages, guaranties, security agreements)
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements, amendments, and terminations
• File recordable documents with various State and County recording offices
• Conduct and analyze legal and factual research related to real estate transactions
• Review title commitments and policies (including exception documents and endorsements), surveys, and general due diligence (UCC and other search results), summarizing issues for attorney review
• Resolve title and survey issues as needed
• Secure UCC, judgment, lien, and pending litigation searches
• File Bulk Sale Notices for asset and commercial real estate transactions and secure tax clearance certificates
• Download, organize, and inventory due diligence documentation from client data sites
• Maintain checklists for loan, real estate, asset, and stock transactions
• Manage preparation, assembly, and compilation of closing documents, and coordinate signature gathering with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties
• Coordinate with opposing counsel, title companies, local counsel, and client representatives throughout transactions
• Prepare closing binders

What We\'re Looking For

• Strong professional communication skills across all levels of personnel
• 8+ years of experience with commercial real estate transactions and closings, including title, financing, lien searches, and tax clearance (AIA contract experience a plus)
• Excellent client service skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and independently
• Flexibility and the ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a paralegal at a law firm, professional services firm, or corporation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and Windows-based systems
• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new software