We seek an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to work closely with attorneys and local government clients on a wide range of real estate transactions, property tax-related matters, and property-related litigation matters.
The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced team, while taking ownership of a wide-range of tasks involving complex real estate transactions, filings, and research, and will be entrusted with direct responsibility for client service. Candidates with significant experience may be considered for a hybrid or partially remote arrangement, subject to firm needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Transactional Support
- Draft and prepare closing documents and manage all stages of commercial (and occasional residential) real estate closings.
- Coordinate due diligence activities, including ordering and reviewing title commitments, surveys, legal descriptions, and preparing title and survey objection letters.
- Work directly with clients, buyers / sellers counsel, brokers, lenders, title companies, surveyors, and engineers.
- Review redevelopment, easement, and annexation agreements.
- Prepare and maintain closing checklists and binders, and facilitate post-closing matters, including the preparation and filing of exemption petitions.
Property Tax Matters and Research
Prepare and file property tax exemption petitions and certificates of error.Work with county taxing agencies to resolve client property tax issues.Conduct historical and statutory research related to Illinois property law.Litigation Support
Assist attorneys in the preparation and filing of tax objection cases, demolitions, lien foreclosures, and related matters.Review and prepare court pleadings for filing in state and federal courts.Conduct e-filings in Cook, DuPage, Lake, and other Illinois counties.Research & Filing
Record, research, and retrieve documents from local and County offices.Review ALTA and other surveys, analyze and compare legal descriptions for content and accuracy.Review and file plats of subdivision, consolidation, and dedication.Assist local government clients with the filing and release of liens and other title documentsCoordinate filings with regulatory agencies such as the Illinois Labor Board, Illinois Commerce Commission, and Pollution Control Board.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal Certificate or degree strongly preferred.Minimum 5 years of substantive experience in real estate paralegal work preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Westlaw and iManage DMS desirable.