Commercial Real Estate Paralegal - Chicago

Paralegal - Real Estate & Corporate TransactionsPosition Overview:This role supports attorneys in managing a wide range of commercial and residential property matters. The successful candidate will be involved from the early stages of transactions through closing and post-closing follow-up. Additionally, this position supports corporate activities such as entity formation and maintenance in connection with property deals, mergers, and acquisitions. Paying from $80k - $100k. Primary Duties:Work closely with legal counsel during the initial review phase of contracts, inspections, and due diligence documentation.Order and analyze title commitments, surveys, and underlying exception documents; communicate with title companies and surveyors to address any issues.Track important contractual deadlines and maintain detailed closing checklists.Arrange for earnest money deposits and manage the movement of funds through title agencies.Assist in all aspects of closing processes: draft and organize deeds, settlement statements, affidavits, and related documentation.Gather required certifications, tax records, zoning approvals, insurance certificates, and lien payoff information.Oversee post-closing tasks such as compiling binders, tracking post-closing deliverables, and maintaining accurate closing records.Draft letters, legal summaries, and routine correspondence.Prepare first drafts of agreements, amendments, lease-related documents, and estoppel certificates for attorney review.Assist in preparing abstracts of leases and loan documents, and review zoning and planning reports.Create and manage LLCs, corporations, and partnerships; maintain up-to-date entity records; request and review authority documentation.Draft corporate and transactional agreements, such as operating agreements, purchase agreements, and stock sale documents.File and track UCC financing statements and perform lien searches with summary reports.Submit documents for recording in jurisdictions across various states and counties.Assemble document exhibits and finalize document packets.Research real estate tax, document recording, and transfer obligations by jurisdiction.Key Skills & Attributes:Exceptional attention to detail and ability to analyze complex informationComfortable managing multiple priorities under tight deadlinesCan work autonomously while keeping stakeholders informedStrong written and verbal communication skillsFinancially literate - able to perform basic calculations and draft financial documentsFlexible to work occasional extended hours or weekends as neededTechnologically proficient; skilled in MS Word, Excel, and able to perform internet-based legal researchQualifications:Bachelor's degree or formal paralegal training requiredMinimum of 3 years experience supporting commercial real estate and corporate transactions; law firm experience preferred, though in-house roles will be consideredNotary Public license preferredBenefits Offered:Comprehensive health coverageEmployer-contributed retirement plan (401k)Life and disability insuranceCommuter benefitsPaid time off with generous accrual policies***Only qualified candidates will be contacted.Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.Benefits Information:Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)