Real Estate Paralegal

Position: Levenfeld Pearlstein (LP) is seeking a paralegal to support its Real Estate Practice Group. LP’s real estate group represents clients ranging from mid-sized companies to large national and global companies in the acquisition, disposition and financing of commercial, industrial, multi-family, manufactured housing and retail properties. The group has robust commercial leasing, joint venture and development practices. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with acquisitions, dispositions and financing in all practice areas. As well as excellent communication and technical skills and thrive in a team environment, while still possessing independence, initiative and drive. About the practice : LP’s Real Estate group handles all types of real estate matters across the country, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint venture transactions, real estate development, manufactured housing, commercial leasing — including significant experience with retail leasing — real estate tax structuring, and debt and equity financing. Our sophisticated, national practice is ranked by Chambers and Partners and has twice been named “Best of the Best — Top Law Firms in the Midwest” by Midwest Real Estate News. Learn more about LP’s Real Estate group here. Experience that makes you a fit : Reviewing contracts/purchase & sale agreements Preparing closing checklists, calculating critical dates and maintaining both as the transaction progresses Reviewing title, survey and zoning; preparing objection notices and response letters; experience with clearing title matters and knowledge of ALTA survey standards Research and facilitating local requirements and tax clearance/bulk sales Preparation of estoppels and SNDAs Preparing and reviewing closing documents Due diligence process including ordering, reviewing and summarizing searches Reviewing leases and abstracts Preparing and filing UCC Financing Statements Preparing and reviewing closing documents Preparing and facilitating all aspects of closings with client, title companies and lenders Overseeing preparation of electronic closing binders Effectively utilizing the firm’s docketing system to track matters Communicating with clients and third parties throughout the course of a matter

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Salary and benefits: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000. LP believes this is the pay range it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be contingent on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant and the requirements of the position. LP offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision benefits, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses. About LP : LP is a relationship-driven firm built on the entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional client service, and growth mindset encapsulated in the LP Way, LP’s trademark business philosophy. LP serves a large pool of diverse clients across practice areas, tackling sophisticated legal matters and partnering with clients to identify and achieve their business goals. Professionals who choose to build their careers at LP can expect: The opportunity to take ownership of engaging work Extensive professional development and career advancement opportunities that go beyond what most firms offer A flexible and sensible approach to hybrid work schedules A warm, collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in a harassment-free environment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, alienage, or veteran status.