Full Time Estate Planning Paralegal

Overview Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP, a dynamic, mid-sized Firm located in the heart of San Francisco's financial district, is seeking a full-time Paralegal to join its Real Estate group.

The current annual salary range for this position is $110k to $160k. Duties and Responsibilities Primary responsibilities will focus on commercial real estate transactions from ordering and reviewing title/survey documents, review and summary of leases, participation in closings (ranging from single site to complex multi-site, multi-state transactions), assist with managing due diligence document reviews, preparation and management of closing documents, UCC statements and coordination with title companies. Management of post-closing collection and distribution of transaction materials. Occasional opportunities for participation in zoning and land use projects.

Reviewing and analyzing complex title and survey issues; Drafts checklists, title and survey summaries/objections/responses, closing instructions and other correspondence.

Preparing initial drafts of transaction documents, leases, SNDAs, estoppels loan documents and UCC forms.

Coordinating collection of closing signatures and documents and delivery of same to escrow.

along with ordering entity documents and good standings.

Managing the workflow of multiple projects to insure deadlines are met.

Willingness and/or ability to effectively incorporate online tools with traditional practices to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Training of new staff and attorneys.

Assists with administrative tasks including updating case files; mailings, scanning, printing and organization of documents.

Knowledge and Abilities Required Must have a strong understanding of legal procedure, legal documents and the functions of various city governmental departments.

Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer terminal, copy and facsimile machines and telephone.

Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical and spelling errors.

Advanced level of ability with MS Outlook, MS Word, and database software.

Experience and Education Required Bachelor's Degree required.

A certificate from an ABA-approved Paralegal training program, or equivalent is required.

Paralegals with five or more years of prior commercial real estate experience are preferred.

Working Conditions Normal office environment and, as needed, the ability to work from home.

Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit for long periods of time, come and go from workspace repeatedly throughout the day, use a computer and phone, talk, listen, read and understand documents, and move and lift up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Firm Information Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass, LLP is a top-tier law firm with deep roots in San Francisco and the surrounding communities, representing institutional and individual clients in real estate, litigation, technology, communications, securities, employment, nonprofit and estate planning. Please visit our website for more information about the Firm.

AAP/EEO Statement Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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