Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate - Hybrid

Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate - Hybrid A top-rated law firm is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to provide semi-autonomous, complex support to attorneys on an industry‑leading team representing lenders, loan servicers and investors in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. The Paralegal will provide workflow coordination duties, assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate finance transactions, and support client development and practice management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Draft loan documents and ancillary documents, including: ancillary deal documents for assumptions, transfers, lien releases, certificates, resolutions, schedules, legal opinions, closing checklists Review closing documents, including: deeds, memoranda of leases, easements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, security agreements, UCC financing statements, subordination and intercreditor agreements, assignments, loan agreements, estoppels certificates, SNDA's, resolutions, incumbency certificates, certificates of trust and opinion letter drafts Familiarity with pooling/servicing agreements, grantor trust agreements and securitized loan documents a plus Coordinate and manage data rooms, due diligence materials, signature packets, executed documents, and closing sets Draft closing instruction letters and coordinate closings related to loans secured by real estate and other collateral Review settlement statements for real estate transactions Assist with filing and recording of closing documents and prepare closing binders Review title insurance commitments, restrictive covenants, easements, title policies, title endorsements and surveys; prepare detailed title and survey summaries and comments to proforma lenders policies of title insurance Order and review due diligence documents and entity formation and registration documentation Prepare critical date lists and manage transaction calendars Review and prepare various corporate documents, including LLC and LP agreements, bylaws, stock certificates and transfers, subscription agreements, resolutions, secretary's certificates, S election applications and tax identification number applications and articles of formation and dissolution Provide quality control and deadline management Provide back‑up support to team, department and floor for coverage and project assistance as needed

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required Minimum of 5 years' experience Extensive knowledge of computer systems and programs including Microsoft Office Suite Extensive knowledge of legal terminology, processes and definitions Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Service orientation and teamwork skills Excellent organizational, time‑management skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Attention to detail; excellent editing and proofreading skills Excellent analytical skills Ability to identify problems and propose creative solutions Ability to balance multiple complex tasks #J-18808-Ljbffr Chelsea Search Group