Jones Day · 23 hours ago
Real Estate Paralegal - Law Firm
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expJones Day is a global law firm with 40 offices in major centers of business and finance throughout the world. The Paralegal provides support to attorneys in the Real Estate and Financial Market practice areas, focusing on commercial real estate loans, dispositions, and sale transactions.
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Responsibilities
Participating in due diligence review of title, survey, zoning and related documents
Drafting, editing, and conforming legal documents and correspondence
Ordering and negotiating title, survey and zoning reports
Identifying, analyzing and summarizing title, survey and zoning issues, negotiating title insurance, surveys and zoning reports to correct title defects and issue clear title
Verify accuracy of final title insurance policies, surveys and zoning reports
Obtain services from outside contractors, including research services, filing services, and printing services
Process bills and disbursement paperwork in connection with those services
Organize, prepare and coordinate escrow closings for purchase, sale and finance transactions, including assisting attorneys in preparing closing documents, reviewing settlement statements, signature pages, closing logistics, document execution, recordation, delivery of agreements and documents to the various parties
Handling post-closing matters including filing UCCs and preparation of closing binders
Paralegals may be asked to provide general supervision of project assistants and other clerical staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Paralegal certification is a plus
Minimum of five (5) years at a large law firm as a Real Estate paralegal is preferred
Must possess good organizational and communication skills, excellent Microsoft software skills, title, survey, and zoning examination experience, and a willingness to learn
Ability to work overtime as needed
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Personal Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement
Disability, Life, Accident and Business Travel insurance
Life insurance
Backup Care and Tutoring for Dependents
Company
Jones Day
Jones Day is an international law firm that provides legal advisory services.
5001-10000 employees
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Partner
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Partner
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