Paralegal - Real Estate (Hospitality and Leisure)
Top Tier Reps LLC
- Chicago, IL
- $100,000-130,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct and coordinate due diligence, including reviewing title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and related documents.
- Assist in the preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents.
- Manage and coordinate the closing of complex real estate transactions, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed accurately and timely.
- Prepare and file UCC financing statements; order and analyze related searches.
- Facilitate entity formation and maintenance, including drafting and filing necessary documents.
- Assemble officer's certificates, resolutions, organizational documents, and other closing deliverables.
- Handle special assignments involving routine fact or legal research and associated filings.
- Bachelor’s or Associate's degree, or Paralegal Certificate with equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of direct real estate experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or title company.
- Proficiency in handling large and sophisticated transactions, including title and survey reviews.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong client service orientation and excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PDF tools, document management software, and timekeeping software.
- Willingness to work overtime as required.
- Experience in the hospitality industry.
- Experience working in a major law firm, in-house legal department, or large title company.
- Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus based on performance.
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with firm contributions and profit-sharing options.
- Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy, including paid holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Support for continuing education and professional development.
- Additional Benefits: Flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and more