Remote Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal in Chicago, IL, offering a hybrid remote work arrangement. The role supports a sophisticated real estate practice handling acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development matters.

You will review title and survey materials, prepare closing documents, and coordinate closings with lenders, title companies, and clients. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for managing multiple complex

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong understanding of commercial acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing transactions
• Experience reviewing title and survey materials and managing real estate due diligence
• Familiarity with UCC filings, entity formations, and corporate governance documents
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, financing, leasing, and development projects
• Review and analyze title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and due diligence materials
• Prepare, revise, and organize real estate closing documents, closing checklists, and transaction binders
• Coordinate closings and manage post-closing deliverables and recordation requirements
• Draft and file UCC financing statements, amendments, continuations, and related corporate filings
• Conduct entity formation and organizational document review for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and joint ventures
• Prepare lease abstracts and assist with lease administration matters
• Coordinate with lenders, title companies, surveyors, clients, and opposing counsel throughout transactions
• Maintain transaction files, critical deadlines, and closing calendars
• Assist with the preparation of closing statements, conveyance documents, and corporate resolutions

Skills

Commercial real estate paralegal

Closing transactions

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

Job description

About the Opportunity

Location: Chicago, IL (Remote/Hybrid)

Compensation: Competitive salary $100,000 to $140,000 + comprehensive benefits

A premier law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support a sophisticated real estate practice handling acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing complex commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, financing, leasing, and development projects.
• Review and analyze title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and due diligence materials.
• Prepare, revise, and organize real estate closing documents, closing checklists, and transaction binders.
• Coordinate closings and manage post-closing deliverables and recordation requirements.
• Draft and file UCC financing statements, amendments, continuations, and related corporate filings.
• Conduct entity formation and organizational document review for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Prepare lease abstracts and assist with lease administration matters.
• Coordinate with lenders, title companies, surveyors, clients, and opposing counsel throughout transactions.
• Maintain transaction files, critical deadlines, and closing calendars.
• Assist with the preparation of closing statements, conveyance documents, and corporate resolutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong understanding of commercial acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing transactions.
• Experience reviewing title and survey materials and managing real estate due diligence.
• Familiarity with UCC filings, entity formations, and corporate governance documents.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.