Real Estate Paralegal

Seyfarth; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking a real estate paralegal to assist attorneys in commercial real estate transactions, including documentation, due diligence, closing and post-closing activities for acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. You will be part of the firm’s Real Estate department, reporting to the attorneys on your team.

On a day-to-day basis you will order and review title commitments, prepare and negotiate title policies, coordinate closings, and handle post-closing requirements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in commercial real estate transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, leasing).
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Legal research skills and knowledge of databases.
• Strong writing, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Order and review title commitments, documents and surveys, interfacing with title company and surveyor.
• Prepare title objection letters and negotiate title policies.
• Prepare and administer contract dates and closing checklists.
• Coordinate and assist with closings, including conveyance documents and closing statements.
• Handle post-closing tasks: closing indices, binders, and post-closing deliveries.
• Prepare clear correspondence and memoranda.
• Draft initial documents, amendments, estoppel certificates, SNDAs, and leases for attorney review.
• Review organizational and authority documents.
• Order UCC Lien and other searches.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Microsoft Office proficiency

Legal research

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

As a real estate paralegal, you will assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including documentation, due diligence, closing and post-closing activities for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. You will be a member of the firm’s Real Estate department, reporting to the attorneys on your team.

The Day-To-Day

On any given day, you will:

• Order and review title commitments, exception documents and surveys, interfacing directly with the title company and surveyor to resolve any issues or discrepancies
• Preparation of title objection letters and negotiation of title policies.
• Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists.
• Coordinate and assist with all aspects of closings, including preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, and other closing documents.
• Attend to all post-closing requirements, which will require you to prepare closing indices, prepare and organize closing binders, and monitor all post-closing deliveries and requirements.
• Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memorandum.
• Prepare initial draft document, amendments to agreements or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease for attorney review.
• Review organizational and authority documents.
• Order UCC Lien and other searches.

You Have

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, including experience with acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. Law firm and in-house experience will be considered.
• A Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook or similar mail. calendar technology.
• Legal research skills and knowledge of relevant databases.
• Strong writing, organizational and communication skills.

What We Provide

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

More About Seyfarth

With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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The salary range for this role is $95,000- 105,000 annually, which is based on a 40 hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Boston. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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