Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Duties & Responsibilities: Assists in drafting, managing and organizing various documents related to real estate transactions, including escrow instructions, title and survey review, entity formations, UCC searches, local transfer requirements and due diligenceUtilizes, creates or establishes procedures to manage large, complex transactions; attends closings and manages closing room; coordinates workflow and manages and controls execution of closing documents; tracks, obtains and organizes pre- and post-closing documents to assure performance of obligationsDrafts closing documents including, but not limited to, basic agreements and third-party consents; compiles information and prepares schedules and exhibits to agreementsAssists with post-closing matters including, but not limited to, mailings, closing binders and transfers agreementsManages the preparation and filing of various documents, including amendments and closing documents, as well as preparation of opinions for partner approvalServes as a mentor to and provides leadership and training for mid- and entry level paralegals and paralegal clerksMaintains timely and accurate timekeeping recordsAssists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned Skills & Competencies: Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staffAbility to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger contextDemonstrated attention to detail, reliability and ability to learn new technology quicklyExcellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervisionFlexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demandsPosition also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines Qualifications & Prior Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and Paralegal certification requiredMinimum of five (5) years of real estate paralegal experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within real estate practice areaComputer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OutlookExceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include:voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.