Senior Real Estate Paralegal

Simpson Judge USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge USA in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced real estate paralegal to support our transactional practice. You will handle acquisitions, dispositions, development, and leasing matters, coordinating due diligence through closing and post‑closing with attorneys and clients.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of real estate paralegal experience, superb organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of real estate paralegal experience
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple complex matters and deadlines
• Strong communication and client‑service skills
• Interest in expanding into commercial leasing

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys on commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, and leasing matters
• Manage transactions from due diligence through closing and post-closing
• Coordinate title, survey, entity, UCC, and other due diligence matters
• Prepare and organize closing documentation and transaction files
• Work closely with attorneys, clients, title companies, lenders, brokers, and opposing counsel
• Develop hands‑on experience in commercial leasing alongside an established transactional real estate background

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Client-service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal certificate

Job description

Work in one of the worlds most respected real estate practice groups. The firm advises major institutional investors, developers, owners, lenders, and corporate clients on sophisticated real estate matters across the full property lifecycle, from acquisitions and development through leasing, financing, and dispositions.

For an ambitious paralegal, the opportunity goes well beyond the role itself. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your expertise, take on increasing responsibility, gain exposure to different areas of real estate, and build relationships across a global network. Whether your ambition is to deepen your transactional expertise, develop a specialism in leasing, or explore opportunities across markets, the platform is designed to support long-term career growth.

The Role

• Support attorneys on commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, and leasing matters
• Manage transactions from due diligence through closing and post-closing
• Coordinate title, survey, entity, UCC, and other due diligence matters
• Prepare and organize closing documentation and transaction files
• Work closely with attorneys, clients, title companies, lenders, brokers, and opposing counsel
• Develop hands‑on experience in commercial leasing alongside an established transactional real estate background

The Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of real estate paralegal experience
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple complex matters and competing deadlines
• Strong communication and client‑service skills
• Interest in expanding into commercial leasing

Why Consider It?

A chance to join a highly regarded national platform, work on high‑profile commercial real estate matters, and develop your expertise across both transactional real estate and leasing.

Education

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies (or related field) required or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal certificate with related transactional experience