Kelley Drye & Warren LLP · 12 hours ago
Real Estate Paralegal
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
1+ years expKelley Drye & Warren LLP is a prominent law firm seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support their Real Estate and Corporate Transactions Practice Group. The role involves assisting with transactional matters, conducting due diligence, and collaborating closely with attorneys and clients in various real estate and corporate transactions.
Legal
Hiring Manager
Aniqa Miles
Responsibilities
Conduct title, survey and zoning reviews for commercial real estate transactions, including, but not limited to, preparation of comprehensive summaries and document abstracts, title objection letters, estoppels, subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements, releases, notices and other related documents
In connection with the title, survey and zoning review process, communication directly with title agents, surveyors and zoning parties to negotiate policies, finalize surveys and finalize zoning reports. Prepare title and survey memos
Communicate directly with clients to coordinate signatures, collect documents, and other duties as needed
Assist corporate real estate attorneys with closing and organizational document production; assist attorneys with preparation of due diligence materials, closing binders and other associated deliverables
Assist commercial real estate attorneys with the formation, modification and maintenances of corporate entities
Assist commercial real estate attorneys with lease agreements, amendments, assignments, and related documents
Draft, maintain and distribute closing checklists and key dates lists to track completion of closing items and deadlines
Generally assist in matters involving commercial real estate, hospitality assets, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and other corporate and real estate duties as assigned
Prepare, redact and redline legal documents under the supervision of attorneys, including organizational and acquisition/disposition documents
Manage filing systems both electronically and physical files for the corporate/real estate groups
Advise attorneys and clients on ALTA title insurance standards, NSPS survey standards and applicable zoning ordinances
Highlight diligence issues raised after review, and act as a resource to attorneys in determining appropriate resolution
Review recordable transaction documents and ensure they are in appropriate form
Maintain a log of any post-closing title, survey and zoning obligations and proactively ensure all are completed as and when required
Assemble and organize page packets for client execution; ensure timely delivery and receipt of all executed signature pages and required documents for closings
Manage and monitor electronic signature workflows of documents through DocuSign
Draft, maintain, and update closing checklists; track deal deadlines to support on-time closings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 1-2 years of commercial real estate transactional experience with a strong understanding of the commercial real estate process
Experience in reviewing due diligence for commercial real estate closings, including title, survey and zoning review (big law preferred)
The ideal candidate will have experience with acquisitions and the formation of entities in connection with transactions
Commercial, not residential, experience is a must
Extensive experience in title, survey and zoning matters relating to commercial real estate
Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Proven ability to work independently and spot key issues
Proficient in organizing and prioritizing multiple assignments and managing deadlines efficiently
Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills, particularly in advising internal teams and negotiating with external parties
Demonstrated success in training others
Comfortable engaging with various personalities, both internally and externally, to work collaboratively across teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
Proficiency in DocuSign, Kofa PDF, and Litera Compare (or similar)
Company
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Kelley Drye is an AmLaw 200 law firm of more than 350 lawyers and other professionals practicing in New York, NY; Washington, D.C.; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Parsippany, NJ; and Stamford, CT.
501-1000 employees
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