The OpportunityAs 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.
The Day-To-DayOn any given day, you will:
- 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.
- Attend to all post-closing requirements, which will require you to prepare closing indices, prepare and organize closing binders, and monitor all post-closing deliveries and requirements.
- Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memorandum.
- 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.
- Order UCC Lien and other searches.
You Have- 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. calendar technology.
- Legal research skills and knowledge of relevant databases.
- Strong writing, organizational and communication skills.
What We ProvideSeyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. 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; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.
Location Specific LanguageThe salary range for this role is $95,000- 105,000 annually, which is based on a 40 hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Boston. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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).
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- 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. calendar technology.
- Legal research skills and knowledge of relevant databases.
- Strong writing, organizational and communication skills.
On any given day, you will:
- 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.
- Attend to all post-closing requirements, which will require you to prepare closing indices, prepare and organize closing binders, and monitor all post-closing deliveries and requirements.
- Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memorandum.
- 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.
- Order UCC Lien and other searches.
