Paralegal – Real Estate (5+ Years)
📍 Illinois - Chicago
💰 $100,000 - $140,000
Commercial real estate transactions for a National Law firm who are committed to serving the communities in which we live and work. They are seeing a Transactional Real Estate Paralegal to support complex commercial, real estate development projects across the City of Chicago.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced transactional environments and enjoys being deeply involved in high-profile multifamily and mixed-use development projects that help shape communities.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Exposure to complex commercial real estate transactions and institutional clients, providing experience with sophisticated deals that can significantly strengthen your skill set.
- For professionals looking to grow their career, the firm’s strong reputation, national platform, and opportunity to work on high-value matters make it an excellent place to develop expertise and advance long-term.
- Direct collaboration with attorneys, clients, title companies, and industry professionals
What You’ll Do - Real Estate Transaction Support
- Assist attorneys with commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including multi-family, office, retail, and industrial properties.
- Manage purchase and sale transaction files from opening through closing.
- Order and review title commitments, title searches, and surveys.
- Track and organize due diligence materials and deadlines.
- Prepare and review closing documents including deeds, affidavits of title, owner affidavits, and closing statements.
- Coordinate with title companies, opposing counsel, and clients to facilitate smooth closings.
- Obtain and review entity documents, certificates of good standing, and UCC lien searches.
- Assist with title clearance and resolution of title issues.
- Prepare and organize closing binders and post-closing documentation.
Who You Are
- 5+ years of experience as a transactional real estate paralegal focused on commercial properties
- Strong background in real estate development transactions
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Superior analytical and reasoning abilities
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Familiarity with law office procedures, technology, and legal terminology
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Education
- Associate degree in Paralegal Studies (or related field) required, or
- Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal certificate with related transactional experience
If this role aligns with your experience or if you’re interested in learning about other opportunities, please reach out directly:
📧 lorna.hardcastle@simpsonjudge.com
📞 (331) 215 9850
