Real Estate Paralegal - Closing & Due Diligence Pro

Polsinelli; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick time off

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

401(k) benefits

Employee assistance benefits

Job summary

Polsinelli is seeking a Paralegal to support the Real Estate Practice Group. The role prioritizes due diligence, document preparation, and real estate closings, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and client service.

Preferred locations include major markets; the position requires in-office work five days a week and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The budgeted salary range reflects a competitive market rate for this level of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or related degree preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Billable requirement: 1600 hours per year.
• 5 days in-office.
• Start time: 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. (Workday hours Mon–Thu 7.75h, Fri 7.5h)

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and underlying documents.
• Prepare title and survey letters and coordinate with title company and surveyor.
• Assist in preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents.
• Coordinate closing of real estate transactions and monitor closing checklists.
• Prepare closing books and draft/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 documents.
• Interface with clients and outside entities; manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Client communication

Microsoft Office

Time-recording

Education

Paralegal Certificate or related degree

Tools

Kofax

iManage

Microsoft Office

Orbital

Job description

Polsinelli is seeking a Paralegal to support the Real Estate Practice Group. The role prioritizes due diligence, document preparation, and real estate closings, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and client service.

Preferred locations include major markets; the position requires in-office work five days a week and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The budgeted salary range reflects a competitive market rate for this level of responsibility.