Senior Paralegal (Real Estate)

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

  • Boston, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Why Seyfarth:At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. The Opportunity:Under the direction of the Real Estate attorneys in our Boston office, this position will assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including documentation, due diligence, closing and post-closing activities for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.This is a hybrid role, 3 days onsite. The Day-To-Day:On any given day, you will:
  • Order and review title commitments, exception documents and surveys and prepare title objection letters, interfacing directly with the title company and surveyor to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
  • Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists.
  • Coordinate and assist with all aspects of closings, including preparation of draft conveyance documents, closing statements, consents, certificates and other closing documents.
  • Attend to all post-closing requirements, including preparation of closing indices, the preparation and organization of closing binders, and monitoring all post-closing deliveries or requirements.
  • Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memorandum.
  • Prepare initial draft documents, amendments to various agreements and/or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and memoranda of lease, for attorney review.
  • Order good standings, form new entities, obtain UCC lien and other searches.
You Have:
  • Bachelor’s degree, paralegal and real estate certification preferred.
  • At least ten (10) years previous experience in complex commercial real estate transactions, including experience with acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.
  • Advanced title and survey experience required including complex title analysis and objection.
  • Law firm and in-house experience will be considered, but preference given to large firm experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook or similar e-mail/calendar technology.
  • Knowledge of relevant databases.
  • Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills and attention to detail required.
More About Seyfarth:Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. Location Specific Language:With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. 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, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdfWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).#LI-Hybrid#LI-DNPThis position is based in Boston, MA 02210

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