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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP · 1 day ago

Real Estate Paralegal

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys. They are seeking a Real Estate Paralegal responsible for providing paralegal support in managing real estate transactions, including the review and preparation of UCC filings and leases.

ConsultingLegal

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assist with documentation for closing and post-closing requirements

Perform UCC searches

Prepare and review UCC’s

Prepare financing statements, releases and transfer documents

Review/analyze real estate surveys and title commitments, policies and underlying title documents

Perform lease abstracting

Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing

On a case-by-case basis, may supervise the work performed by Project Assistant and/or Paralegal I and II staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and providing input into the performance appraisal process

Qualification

Real estate transactionsUCC searchesTitleSurvey analysisParalegal certificateLegal researchExcelAnalytical skillsProblem resolutionMathematical calculationsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and seven or more years progressive work experience in the real estate transactional area preferably in a law firm environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Legal research knowledge and ability to use law library are required

Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program a plus

Computer proficient with experience and working knowledge of real estate-related databases, internet research, due diligence, Excel, Outlook, and Word preferred

Applicable knowledge and experience in title and survey review/analysis, UCC searches and preparation, and lease abstracting

Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information

Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e mail, or verbally

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information and training, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and outside contacts

Exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research real estate transactional data, process information, conduct legal research, and perform essential duties

Dependable team player with the ability to act independently and make decisions within scope of the position's responsibilities

Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills

Ability to organize, prioritize, and oversee numerous tasks from inception to completion, and ensure work is completed within strict deadlines

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment, and adapt to changes in workflow

Possess excellent knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and formatting in order to interpret source data, prepare real estate transactional documents and forms, proofread material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, and perform file maintenance

Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, reconciling balances, and verifying numerical data on forms and documents

Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, laser printer, telephone, photocopier, calculator, scanner, facsimile, etc

Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation and copies, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds

Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position

Candidates must be comfortable with a flexible schedule including occasional after-hours email monitoring and responsiveness during peak periods or urgent matters

Ability and availability to travel to other Firm locations when required

Preferred

Computer proficient with experience and working knowledge of real estate-related databases, internet research, due diligence, Excel, Outlook, and Word preferred

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision

401k with employer contribution

Parental leave

Transportation fringe benefit program

Back-up care option

Generous paid time off policy

Long-term and short-term disability policies

Company

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Katten is a full-service law firm with nearly 650 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai.

Founded in 1974

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://katten.com

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