Real Estate Paralegal (Chicago)

Overview

The Real Estate Paralegal will support the firm’s attorneys in various commercial real estate matters.

Ginsberg Jacobs LLC is a highly experienced and client-focused commercial real estate law firm. We deliver client-focused legal services that are both efficient and of the highest quality.

Ginsberg Jacobs LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise due diligence checklists.
• Complete full title and survey review and synopsis as well as draft objection letters.
• Draft, review, and revise real estate transaction documents, including leases and loan documents, deed and related conveyance documents.
• Draft, review, and revise organizational documents.
• Conduct and review UCC judgment and lien searches.
• Organize, distribute, and compile signature pages for closings.
• Interface directly with client and other business parties to coordinate due diligence, closing and funding.
• Record documents both electronically and in paper format, when required.
• Manage and oversee the preparation and distribution of closing binders and other post-closing deliverables.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• 1500 billable hour target.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Superior client service and communication skills

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate is required
• 3+ years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal is required
• Experience with Simplifile or an equivalent e-recording platform is preferred

Salary range is $90,000-$140,000. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) employer match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Paid Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.