Cooley LLP · 6 hours ago
Real Estate Paralegal
Reston
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$35/hr - $50/hr
1+ years expCooley LLP is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to provide legal support to attorneys in real estate transactions, focusing on the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate. The role involves assisting with various tasks from transaction inception to closing, including managing due diligence reviews and drafting documents.
Document PreparationLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Assist with real estate transactions from inception to closing. Transactions include, but not limited to Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, and Loans
Manage and coordinate due diligence reviews
Conduct title and survey review
Coordinate escrow activities
Obtain and review any and all reports, including surveys and UCC searches
Review leases, service contracts and management contracts
Search county land records and tax assessment databases to obtain information on ownership, lenders, existing liens, and easements
Create closing check list, prepare and review executable closing documents and monitor post-closing items
Draft necessary correspondence and assist with the preparation of other documents as required
Coordinate with Service Companies to obtain client organizational documents such as Good Standing Certificates, Articles of Formation, and Certificate of Incorporation
Draft lease amendments and summaries
Other tasks as assigned by practice group or paralegal management, including the opportunity to work on pro bono matters
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree
1-3 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience
Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of Excel preferred
Benefits
Medical
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Dental
Vision
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
AD&D
LTD
Short term medical benefits
20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Company
Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Victor Nunez
Chief Operating Officer
Charley Haley
Partner
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