Vedder Price
Real Estate Paralegal
Vedder Price, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Vedder Price's Chicago office is looking for a Real Estate Paralegal. The Real Estate Paralegal will support Real Estate group with commercial real estate transactions. We are looking for an experienced commercial Real Estate Paralegal with experience working on behalf of purchasers, sellers, lenders and borrowers. This high-profile position involves direct interface with attorneys, clients, vendors and opposing counsel.
As a Paralegal, your duties will include but not be limited to:
Complete full title and survey review and synopsis as well as draft objection lettersDrafting closing documentation and assist with the preparation of due diligence itemsCreate and maintain due diligence checklists and timelines, including reminding attorneys of upcoming deadlines and important datesPrepare and review UCC financing statementsHandle closing and post-closing matters independently and in connection with sophisticated real estate, real estate finance and corporate finance mattersPrepare closing statements and documents for compliance with the contract and/or titleWork with title companies and surveyors to eliminate title and survey issuesDraft and/or review closing and escrow instruction letters for compliancePrepare and distribute closing binders / setsAssist in all aspects of commercial real estate transactionsSkills & Competencies:
Strong research and writing skillsWillingness and flexibility to work overtimeAbility to work under pressure on time-sensitive projectsAbility to multi-taskAbility to work independentlyHigh level of attention to detailQualifications & Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree is strongly preferredABA-approved paralegal certificate is preferredAt least 8+ years of paralegal or related experience involving commercial real estate preferred; knowledge of finance transactions preferredPosition also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlinesComputer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. 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 (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedderprice.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
As a Paralegal, your duties will include but not be limited to:
Complete full title and survey review and synopsis as well as draft objection lettersDrafting closing documentation and assist with the preparation of due diligence itemsCreate and maintain due diligence checklists and timelines, including reminding attorneys of upcoming deadlines and important datesPrepare and review UCC financing statementsHandle closing and post-closing matters independently and in connection with sophisticated real estate, real estate finance and corporate finance mattersPrepare closing statements and documents for compliance with the contract and/or titleWork with title companies and surveyors to eliminate title and survey issuesDraft and/or review closing and escrow instruction letters for compliancePrepare and distribute closing binders / setsAssist in all aspects of commercial real estate transactionsSkills & Competencies:
Strong research and writing skillsWillingness and flexibility to work overtimeAbility to work under pressure on time-sensitive projectsAbility to multi-taskAbility to work independentlyHigh level of attention to detailQualifications & Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree is strongly preferredABA-approved paralegal certificate is preferredAt least 8+ years of paralegal or related experience involving commercial real estate preferred; knowledge of finance transactions preferredPosition also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlinesComputer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. 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 (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedderprice.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)