Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal

LHH is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support a dynamic legal team in the Detroit (Southfield) area. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, providing critical support throughout the entire transaction lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in commercial real estate, exceptional organizational skills, and a client-service-focused mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review title commitments, surveys, and due diligence materials
• Manage due diligence processes and transaction checklists
• Prepare and organize closing documents, closing binders, and closing statements
• Draft deeds, contract amendments, ancillary transaction documents, and acquisition/sale documentation
• Abstract contracts and track critical dates, obligations, and deadlines
• Review and analyze title commitments, surveys, zoning regulations, and related property documents
• Prepare and respond to title objection letters
• Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, clients, and attorneys to resolve title and survey issues
• Manage title insurance commitments, policies, and proforma requirements
• Assist with all aspects of commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, and closings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience, preferably within a law firm environment
• Significant experience supporting commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, and due diligence matters
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Kofax, and DocuSign
• Experience with iManage or FileSite is preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with a professional demeanor and strong client service orientation
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support transaction closings

Salary $70,000 - 100,000

Why Apply?

• Work on sophisticated and high-profile commercial real estate matters
• Collaborative and professional team environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in complex transactions from inception through closing
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Benefits: Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply