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Real Estate Paralegal Jobs in Chicago, IL at EMERGE
Title: Real Estate Paralegal
Company: EMERGE
Location: Chicago, IL
About the job
We're hiring for an Am Law 100 law firm recognized for its collaborative culture, innovative approach, and commitment to professional excellence. Polsinelli's Real Estate practice represents clients on sophisticated acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, and development projects nationwide. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing legal team where you'll work alongside experienced attorneys on complex commercial real estate transactions while building a long-term career with one of the country's leading law firms.
The Real Estate Paralegal will support attorneys throughout all phases of real estate transactions, including due diligence, title and survey review, closings, entity formation, leasing, and post-closing matters. This role is ideal for an experienced paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple transactions simultaneously, and takes pride in delivering exceptional client service with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
REWARDS
- $80,000–$100,000 base salary
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), paid time off, and employee assistance programs
- Opportunity to join a nationally recognized Am Law 100 law firm
- Exposure to sophisticated commercial real estate transactions across multiple asset types
- Long-term career growth within a collaborative, high-performing Real Estate practice
- Available in Kansas City, Chicago, New York, St. Louis, Atlanta, Dallas, or Denver
REQUIREMENTS
- Paralegal certification or related degree preferred
- 5+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience
- Experience with title and survey review, commercial closings, leasing, and entity formation
- Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, InTapp, and related legal technology platforms
- Ability to meet a 1,600-hour annual billable requirement while working a full-time, five-day in-office schedule
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage due diligence by reviewing title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, UCC searches, and related real estate documents
- Prepare title objection letters, closing checklists, closing books, UCC filings, and real estate conveyance documents
- Coordinate commercial real estate closings, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, debt, and equity transactions
- Draft and review leases, purchase agreements, easements, deeds, entity formation documents, and other real estate documentation
- Collaborate with attorneys, clients, title companies, surveyors, and third parties to ensure successful transaction execution
- Organize, analyze, and summarize transaction documents while maintaining accurate timekeeping and exceptional client service
Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
