Dechert LLP

Senior Paralegal, Real Estate

Dechert LLP$109K — $137K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal with title, survey and zoning report review skills.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Critical and analytical thinking in a time-pressured environment.

Responsibilities

  • Independently review title commitments, surveys, and zoning reports for commercial properties.
  • Prepare and distribute comment memos for title reviews.
  • Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, and zoning consultants to facilitate transactions.
  • Organize and manage large deal files involving multiple properties.
  • Assist with drafting and preparing loan documents.
  • Work with closing teams and organize large closing binders.
  • Address specific client needs, including electronic document submissions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work culture that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Dechert LLP is searching for a senior paralegal for its Finance and Real Estate practice group, which is part of Global Finance. The senior paralegal will work with attorneys, but also independently, to review commercial real estate title, survey and zoning material, prepare and distribute title comment memos, and coordinate with title companies, surveyors, and zoning consultants. The paralegal will often be part of a paralegal team reviewing large commercial real estate portfolios and will work with senior paralegals managing the diligence aspects of the transaction. The paralegal will primarily work on commercial real estate transactions, often involving multiple properties, and will coordinate large deal files. Paralegals have a minimum annual billing target of 1500 earning hours.

This position can be located in our Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA; New York, NY or Charlotte, NC offices.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Independently reviews title commitments, surveys and zoning reports for commercial properties.
  • Prepares and distributes comment memos.
  • Coordinates with title companies, surveyors, and zoning consultants.
  • Organizes transactions involving multiple properties, and manages large deal files.
  • Assist with drafting loan documents.
  • Works with closing teams and organizes large deal closing binders.
  • Assists with specific client needs, e.g. electronic document submission.
  • Assists with miscellaneous projects assigned by FRE attorneys, paralegals, and/or practice group director or administrator.
  • Practices and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.
  • Performs any and all other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Department, Office and Firm.


QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Minimum of five years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal with title, survey and zoning report review skills.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with other employees.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Ability to prioritize and coordinate work with a high level of organization.
  • Ability to think critically and analytically in a time-pressured environment.
  • Systems Required: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), iManage, Workday, Carpe Diem, Box, and PDF software.

Additional Job Description

At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York and Boston is $109,000.00 to $137,000.00 annually. Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience and location of the position.

Location(s)
PhiladelphiaBoston, Charlotte, New York

Time Type
Full time

About Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP is a global law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers across 27 offices worldwide. The firm provides legal services in areas such as corporate and securities, complex litigation, finance and real estate, and financial services and asset management. Dechert has represented clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, energy, technology, and financial services. The firm has been recognized for its pro bono work and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Learn more about Dechert LLP
Size
2,700 employees
Industry
Founded
1875

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