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Kutak Rock · 1 day ago

Paralegal, Public Finance-Real Estate

Twin Cities Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$65K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

Kutak Rock is a leading national law firm seeking an experienced paralegal to join its Minneapolis office. The role involves providing direct assistance to attorneys in the Public Finance and Real Estate departments, focusing on transaction documents and various aspects of public finance and real estate transactions.

ConsultingLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jessica Lindsay

Responsibilities

Prepare first drafts of basic documents, including transaction documents and make revisions to such documents

Coordinate the distribution of documents to participants

Organize documents

Review title commitments, exception documents and surveys; interfacing directly with title companies and surveyors to resolve any issues or discrepancies

Administration of contract critical dates and preparation and administration of closing checklists

Handle routine correspondence, maintain telephone contact with the clients and consult the supervising attorney for legal advice when necessary

Review financial proformas and models and incorporate such information into transaction documents

Coordinate and, when applicable, attend closings, which include, but are not limited to, preparing signature pages for execution, obtaining executed signature pages and any other documents required for closing

Assist with document assembly

Compile and distribute closing documents, monitoring of post-closing deliveries

Review and/or prepare conveyance documents, closing statements, transfer tax forms, and escrow closing instructions

Prepare post-closing letters, forms, closing transcripts, and any additional documents as required

Coordinate document recording in various counties in Minnesota and filing with the Minnesota Secretary of State

Draft documents for adoption by a municipal council, board, agency, or other governing body

Assist with additional projects and or requests as needed

Qualification

Paralegal experienceTransactional experienceMicrosoft OfficeAdobeKofax PDFDocument comparison softwareVerbal skillsResearch skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsSelf-starter

Required

High School diploma or equivalent required

5+ years paralegal experience required

Excellent verbal and writing skills, with the ability to draft, proofread, and edit legal documents as needed

Ability to interface with attorney, clients and staff professionally

Keen attention to detail with excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills, with the ability review documentation and follow up requirements

Proven organizational skills with the ability to problem-solve, think independently, and manage projects with appropriate supervision

Ability to examine, evaluate and summarize large quantities of information

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office including, Word and Excel

Experience with Adobe and Kofax PDF, and document comparison and formatting software such as Litera and Forte

Ability to multitask and prioritize; ability to manage time sensitive documents and other information with confidentiality and discretion

Ability and aptitude to work with numbers and mathematical calculations

Knowledge of conducting online research of public offices for tax, recording, zoning, and other information

Must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and willingness to assume responsibility for the start and completion of tasks

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved institution are preferred

Transactional experience and/or experience in one or more of the following: public finance, commercial real estate, economic development, secured transactions, liens, and/or securities/structured finance

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.

Flexible Spending Plan.

Health Savings Account.

Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits.

Discretionary bonuses.

Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year.

1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked.

1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked.

Paid parental leave.

Fertility coverage assistance.

Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance.

Bereavement, jury duty, military leave.

Employee Assistance Program.

Back-Up Care.

Domestic Partner Benefits.

Commuting Benefits.

Tuition Reimbursement.

Employee Referral Program.

Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Company

Kutak Rock

Kutak Rock is a large law firm with over 500 lawyers that specializes in business and corporate law.

Founded in 1965

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.kutakrock.com

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