Paralegal Estate Law

If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. As a real estate paralegal, you will assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including documentation, due diligence, closing and post-closing activities for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. You will be a member of the firm's Real Estate department, reporting to the attorneys on your team.

Order and review title commitments, exception documents and surveys, interfacing directly with the title company and surveyor to resolve any issues or discrepancies

Preparation of title objection letters and negotiation of title policies.

Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists.

Coordinate and assist with all aspects of closings, including preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, and other closing documents.

Prepare initial draft document, amendments to agreements or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease for attorney review.

Review organizational and authority documents.

A minimum of 4 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, including experience with acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. Law firm and in-house experience will be considered.

A Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate (or equivalent experience).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook or similar mail. Legal research skills and knowledge of relevant databases.

Strong writing, organizational and communication skills.

Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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The salary range for this role is $95,000- 105,000 annually, which is based on a 40 hour work week. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).