Paralegal - The Perillo Group

Seeking a Real Estate Paralegal. This is an exciting Real Estate Paralegal opportunity which supports our Real Estate group with commercial real estate transactions. We are looking for a paralegal with experience working on behalf of purchasers, sellers, lenders and borrowers on commercial real estate transactions. This high-profile position involves direct interface with attorneys, clients and external parties.

As a Real Estate Paralegal, your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Complete full title and survey review and synopsis as well as draft objection letters
• Drafting closing documentation and assist with the preparation of due diligence items
• Create and maintain due diligence checklists and timelines, including reminding attorneys of upcoming deadlines and important dates
• Prepare and review UCC financing statements
• Handle closing and post-closing matters independently and in connection with sophisticated real estate, real estate finance and corporate finance matters
• Prepare closing statements and documents for compliance with the contract and/or title
• Work with title companies and surveyors to eliminate title and survey issues
• Draft and/or review closing and escrow instruction letters for compliance
• Prepare and distribute closing binders / sets
• Assist in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions
• Annual Billable Target: 1,500

Skills & Competencies

• Strong research and writing skills
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime
• Ability to work under pressure on time-sensitive projects
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently
• High level of attention to detail

Qualifications & Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate is preferred
• At least 3 years of paralegal or related experience involving commercial real estate preferred; knowledge of finance transactions preferred
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines