Nixon Peabody
4190 - Paralegal - Affordable Housing and Real Estate
Nixon Peabody, Rochester, New York, United States, 14600
Job ID:4190
Position:Paralegal
Location:Rochester, NY
Practice Area:
Open Date:Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Job Function:Staff
Job Description:
Experienced paralegal sought for fast-paced, exciting work environment. This position participates as a team member in our actively growing Affordable Housing and Real Estate practice groups. This team is working on some of the most cutting edge and high-profile real estate and financing transactions. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's the chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.We've created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.If you're someone who's looking toward the future, we'd love to hear from you.Location : Rochester, NYReview title, survey, and title commitments and respond to title and survey comments from counterparties.Perform due diligence, coordinate and implement transactions and work with team to close transactions.Work with vendors to order various due diligence certificates and searches.Work directly with the title companies to finalize title policies for transactions.Use project management tools and techniques to assist with work plans, budgeting and tracking.Track transaction tasks and phases and communicate progress to team as issues and/or items are resolved.Prepare signature page packets and coordinate signatures of various deal participants.Assist attorneys in preparation for, and attend, closings.Prepare closing indices and binders and follow up on an extensive array of post-closing matters.Conduct research and gather information using general and legal research tools.Other responsibilities as client needs dictate.To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate or appropriate job-related experience required.Minimum 5 years' experience as an affordable housing or commercial real estate paralegal with finance experience.Substantial Title and Survey experience.Excellent, organizational, communication, analytical and critical thinking skills.Exceptional drafting, proof-reading and communication skills.Ability to work independently, plan and take initiative to accomplish objectives in a timely manner with minimum supervision.Must be a team player while effectively and efficiently using firm resources.Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran.To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows: Rochester, NY: $72,953 to $104,346In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.#LI-Hybrid
Position:Paralegal
Location:Rochester, NY
Practice Area:
Open Date:Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Job Function:Staff
Job Description:
Experienced paralegal sought for fast-paced, exciting work environment. This position participates as a team member in our actively growing Affordable Housing and Real Estate practice groups. This team is working on some of the most cutting edge and high-profile real estate and financing transactions. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's the chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.We've created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.If you're someone who's looking toward the future, we'd love to hear from you.Location : Rochester, NYReview title, survey, and title commitments and respond to title and survey comments from counterparties.Perform due diligence, coordinate and implement transactions and work with team to close transactions.Work with vendors to order various due diligence certificates and searches.Work directly with the title companies to finalize title policies for transactions.Use project management tools and techniques to assist with work plans, budgeting and tracking.Track transaction tasks and phases and communicate progress to team as issues and/or items are resolved.Prepare signature page packets and coordinate signatures of various deal participants.Assist attorneys in preparation for, and attend, closings.Prepare closing indices and binders and follow up on an extensive array of post-closing matters.Conduct research and gather information using general and legal research tools.Other responsibilities as client needs dictate.To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate or appropriate job-related experience required.Minimum 5 years' experience as an affordable housing or commercial real estate paralegal with finance experience.Substantial Title and Survey experience.Excellent, organizational, communication, analytical and critical thinking skills.Exceptional drafting, proof-reading and communication skills.Ability to work independently, plan and take initiative to accomplish objectives in a timely manner with minimum supervision.Must be a team player while effectively and efficiently using firm resources.Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran.To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows: Rochester, NY: $72,953 to $104,346In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.#LI-Hybrid