Commercial Real Estate Paralegal - Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal - Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

• Experience with Lender side of commercial real estate closings for title, survey, zoning review and to accommodate and assist closing attorneys with all other matters as required by the specific lender toward the closing.
• Review various real estate documents including, but not limited to title, survey, zoning reports, etc.
• Analyze title commitment, underlying title exception documents and surveys, zoning reports, prepare title and survey review letters to obtain lender’s required proforma loan policies and approved surveys. Assist attorneys with other related items as required for the closing.
• Work directly with surveyors, title companies, zoning consultant and other third-party vendors as required for the transaction to assist closing attorneys.
• Conduct due diligence during the closing process to obtain proforma loan policies, surveys, and zoning reports.
• Various other duties as needed to support the Commercial Real Estate Finance Practice Group.

Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast–paced, deadline driven environment.
• Must possess a high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills so as to work well with both internal and external clients on all levels and maintain all information in the strictest of confidence.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Must be detail oriented and be extremely organized; ability to manage multiple projects and to follow through without prompting.
• Ability to process routine daily functions while being able to resolve sensitive issues and complex assignments.

Requirements:

• Five years of experience in commercial real estate as a Paralegal.
• Paralegal Certificate or its equivalent.
• Undergraduate degree preferred.