Foley & Lardner

Real Estate & Corporate Transactions Paralegal

Foley & Lardner$102K — $153K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
  • 7+ years of paraprofessional experience in law firms focused on commercial, multi-state real estate transactions.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to handle complex workflows and deadlines.
  • Clear and professional communication skills with internal teams, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct corporate name searches and manage document retrieval for business entity filings.
  • Draft various ancillary legal documents under attorney supervision.
  • Assist in closing processes for acquisitions and financing by coordinating with lending institutions and managing due diligence activities.
  • Maintain relationships with title companies and surveyors to resolve title and survey issues.
  • Assist in scheduling for foreclosure sales and managing related documentation.
  • Review and summarize requirements for licenses and permits, preparing applications as needed.
  • Draft and file UCC statements, and conduct relevant searches.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model options available.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile real estate and corporate transactions.
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on professional development.
Full Job Description
Overview

Foley is currently seeking a Real Estate & Corporate Transactions Paralegal to support attorneys in the Real Estate and Corporate Transactions practice areas. This role will provide transactional support across a range of matters, including commercial closings, lender‑side financing transactions, related corporate work, and the coordination of matters involving multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will have excellent research and analytical skills and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters while exercising sound judgment.  The Paralegal must have strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, with the ability to independently review work for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable firm policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Responsibilities
  • Business Entity Filings & Document Retrieval: Conduct corporate name searches, draft entity-related documents, submit and order all required entity filings, and obtain certified documents and good standing certificates.
  • Document Preparation: Draft ancillary legal documents under attorney supervision, such as finance and transaction documents, deeds, assignments, leases, loan documents, checklists, notices, corporate approvals, agreements, contracts, corporate resolutions, officer’s certificates, bylaws, stock certificates, collateral receipt letters, and other supporting documents.
  • Closing Assistance: Work with lending institutions to complete closing processes for acquisitions, sales, and financing transactions; conduct property, tax, and zoning research; order reports; prepare and manage closing checklists; prepare payoffs and closing statements; manage data rooms; coordinate preparation of transcripts; track and manage pre-closing, closing, and post-closing documentation and due diligence activities.
  • Title/Survey: Maintain relationships with title companies, surveyors, and transaction parties to resolve title and survey issues or other due diligence concerns prior to closings; order and review surveys and plats; coordinate seals and certifications for transactions; order and review titles searches; review and verify legal descriptions; coordinate commitments; and order title insurance policies.
  • Foreclosure Sales: Assist with scheduling and documentation needed for foreclosure sales matters.
  • Licenses & Permits: Review existing licenses and permits, research and summarize requirements, prepare applications, and coordinate required follow up with clients and agencies.
  • UCC Services: Draft and arrange for filing of UCC statements, amendments, and terminations; draft UCC financing documents; and conduct, review, and summarize UCC, bankruptcy, and litigation lien searches.
  • Billable Hours: Consistently achieve billable hour expectations set by the firm (including approved non-billable hours).
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of paraprofessional experience in a law firm or professional services environment assisting with commercial, multi-state real estate transactions from origination to finalization of post-closing matters required.
  • Advanced organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage complex workflows and competing priorities, anticipate needs and deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies. #LI-Hybrid

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range for this position. The actual amount offered will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley. #LI-Hybrid

 

-Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa: $93,200 to $139,800

-Dallas, Houston - $102,500 to $153,800

About Foley & Lardner

Foley & Lardner is a law firm that provides legal services to clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, energy, and technology. The firm was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Foley & Lardner offers a range of legal services, including corporate law, intellectual property law, and litigation. The firm has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and serves clients around the world. Foley & Lardner is known for its expertise in healthcare law, and has been recognized as one of the top healthcare law firms in the United States.
Learn more about Foley & Lardner
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$836 million
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