TEMP Real Estate Paralegal

Overview Cooley is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal.

A real estate paralegal provides legal support to Cooley's attorneys who regularly represent clients in real estate transactions, with an emphasis on the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate, including the purchase, sale, development and leasing of office, industrial, retail and technology-driven properties. Assist with real estate transactions from inception to closing. Conduct title and survey review.

Coordinate escrow activities.

Obtain and review any and all reports, including surveys and UCC searches.

Search county land records and tax assessment databases to obtain information on ownership, lenders, existing liens, and easements.

Create closing check list, prepare and review executable closing documents and monitor post-closing items.

Draft necessary correspondence and assist with the preparation of other documents as required.

Coordinate with Service Companies to obtain client organizational documents such as Good Standing Certificates, Articles of Formation, and Certificate of Incorporation.

Other tasks as assigned by practice group or paralegal management, including the opportunity to work on pro bono matters.

A bachelor's degree.

1-3 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience.

Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.

Compensation The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $35.00 - $50.00 ($72,800.00 - $104,000.00 annually). We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays each year.