Senior Real Estate Paralegal, CRE Transactions

Kirkland & Ellis; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support high-value commercial real estate transactions for corporate, private equity, lender, and investor clients. You will work closely with attorneys to drive due diligence, coordinate deal execution, and help close complex real estate deals.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years CRE experience in a law firm or title insurer, strong knowledge of title and closing processes, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal certificate preferred.
• 7+ years of complex commercial real estate experience in a law firm or title insurance company.
• Strong knowledge of title, survey, zoning, leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and closing processes.
• Core strengths in analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Energy, Oil & Gas leasing experience is a plus. Travel occasionally and overtime may be required.

Responsabilités

• Manage Due Diligence: Review title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, leases, and related documents; identify issues and prepare summaries and responses.
• Support Transactions: Create property charts, closing checklists, critical date trackers, and status reports for complex real estate deals.
• Draft Transaction Documents: Prepare deeds, affidavits, assignments, estoppels, releases, transfer tax forms, and other closing documents.
• Coordinate Closings: Manage signatures, notarization, escrow deliveries, closing logistics, and closing books.
• Resolve Title & Survey Matters: Partner with title companies, surveyors, clients, and opposing counsel to clear issues and keep transactions on track.
• Provide Entity & UCC Support: Form entities, obtain EINs, file UCC documents, and coordinate searches and filings.
• Deliver Exceptional Client Service: Act as a trusted resource for attorneys and clients while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Connaissances

Paralegal

Real estate

Commercial real estate

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Outils

Microsoft Office

Title software

Description du poste

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support high-value commercial real estate transactions for corporate, private equity, lender, and investor clients. You will work closely with attorneys to drive due diligence, coordinate deal execution, and help close complex real estate deals.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years CRE experience in a law firm or title insurer, strong knowledge of title and closing processes, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.