Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, a large international law firm, is seeking a Paralegal for our Corporate Department's Real Estate Finance Team in Atlanta, Chicago, or Dallas offices. This position will be part of a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients. The Real Estate Finance team is seeking a 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 assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate finance transactions, client development, and practice management. Workflow coordination duties will be performed under the direction of attorneys, with miscellaneous duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Draft loan documents and ancillary documents, including ancillary deal documents for assumptions, transfers, lien releases, certificates, resolutions, schedules, legal opinions, and 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 is 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 lender 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, tax identification number applications, 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. BENEFITS & COMPENSATION This full‑time, regular position offers a multi‑faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision. The firm also offers life insurance, short‑term disability plans, and retirement plans, along with holidays and paid time off. Hybrid work schedules combine in‑office work days with remote work days. The pay range in Atlanta and Chicago is $44.67 to $67.03 per hour. EEO STATEMENTS Equal Opportunity Employer. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr