Friedman Williams
Real Estate Paralegal Chicago
Job ID: 15715
Responsible for all aspects of commercial real estate closings and related matters and transactions. Responsible for all other tasks and duties as otherwise assigned.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
-Coordinate due diligence for a variety of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, loans, etc.
-Facilitate communications between attorneys for the various parties on a transaction.
-Review and summarize title commitments and surveys and prepare title and survey objection letters.
-Work closely and directly with title companies to clear title(s), work through objections and obtain title policies.
-Obtain, review and summarize entity organizational documents and UCC, judgement, tax and other lien searches.
-Prepare and file/record a variety of documents, including deeds, mortgages, memoranda or leases, resolutions, UCC financing statements, etc.
-Prepare closing checklists, critical dates lists, closing documents, various affidavits, certificates and resolutions and coordinate and control the closing process for various real estate transactions.
-Prepare and distribute closing binders.
-Complete special projects as assigned.
-Function effectively and willingly as a team player.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
-Four-year college degree.
-Solid three+ years real estate paralegal experience. Paralegal certificate preferred with specialty in real estate.
-Prior law firm experience preferred.
-Residential experience a plus.
-Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
-Attention to detail, self-motivated, dedicated to the job, accurate, and conscientious.
-Knowledge of real estate services and working relationships with real estate services vendors.
-Technical and computer proficiency.
-Ability to work on several projects concurrently.
-Maintain professional image and attitude.
For immediate consideration of this role please send your resume to Kashona Davis kdavis@grantmaxie.com