Paralegal - Real Estate

We are seeking a Paralegal to support the Real Estate department in any city the Firm has an office, with a preference to Kansas City, Chicago, and Denver.

Requirements

• Perform and coordinate due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and underlying documents
• Assist in preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents
• Coordinate closing of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings, debt and equity transactions including signature page packages, document delivery, monitor closing checklists, handle recording requirements at closing
• Prepare closing books
• Draft and file UCC financing statements
• Order and evaluate UCC, lien, litigation and similar searches
• Prepare and file formation documents
• Draft leases, purchase contracts, easements, deeds, and other real property related documents
• Work on special assignments that may require conducting routine factual research, preparing reports and handling associated filings
• Interface with firm clients and other outside entities regarding assigned matters
• Execute on the minute details of a project or task, in addition to providing alternative options/solutions to best serve internal and external clients
• Research and execute on necessary procedures to meet client requests
• Retrieve, organize, review, analyze and summarize documents
• Effectively set priorities, provide timely updates, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects
• Remain proficient in Microsoft Suite/Outlook, InTapp, iManage, and other programs used in practice area
• Meticulous time recording skills to accurately bill clients

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Sick time off
• Referral program
• Medical insurance and benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• Long-term disability benefits
• Short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• Employee assistance benefits