Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal

LHH is partnering with a respected commercial real estate law firm in Chicago to find a Real Estate Paralegal. This position offers the opportunity to work on large commercial real estate transactions from due diligence through closing while collaborating closely with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain due diligence checklists
• Review titles and surveys and prepare summaries
• Draft title objection letters
• Support commercial real estate transactions from start to finish
• Draft and revise transactional and organizational documents
• Conduct UCC, judgment, and lien searches
• Coordinate closings, signature collection, and recordings
• Prepare closing binders and post-closing documents
• Communicate with clients, title companies, lenders, and other transaction parties

Qualifications

• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate required
• 3+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience
• Strong title and survey review experience
• Experience drafting title objection letters
• Experience managing commercial real estate transactions through closing
• Prior title company experience highly preferred
• Experience with Simplifile or similar e-recording platforms is a plus
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Schedule

• First month onsite for training (5 days per week)
• Hybrid schedule thereafter (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $90,000-$140,000 DOE

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• PTO & Paid Holidays

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

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