Real Estate Paralegal

Consilio's direct hire division is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal for an Am Law Firm client! Open to Chicago (West Loop - next to train station) or Atlanta (Midtown) Hybrid: 3 days in office Compensation: $87,100–$130,200 annually based on a 37.5‑hour work week Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote) Benefits: Full benefits package Our Am Law client is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its sophisticated real estate finance practice in either Chicago or Atlanta. This role is ideal for a paralegal who thrives in a high‑volume, detail‑driven environment and is comfortable supporting complex commercial real estate and lending transactions. Candidates should bring strong drafting skills, deep familiarity with title and survey review, and the ability to manage multiple closings with precision. Drafting & Transactional Support Draft loan documents and a wide range of ancillary documents, including assumptions, transfers, lien releases, certificates, resolutions, schedules, legal opinions, and closing checklists. Draft closing instruction letters and coordinate all aspects of closings for loans secured by real estate and other collateral. Assist with filing and recording of closing documents and prepare comprehensive closing binders. Maintain transaction calendars and prepare critical date lists. Document Review Review and analyze closing documents such as deeds, memoranda of leases, easements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, security agreements, UCC financing statements, subordination and intercreditor agreements, assignments, loan agreements, estoppel certificates, SNDAs, resolutions, incumbency certificates, certificates of trust, and opinion letter drafts. Review settlement statements for real estate transactions. Review title commitments, title policies, endorsements, restrictive covenants, easements, and surveys; prepare detailed title and survey summaries and comments to pro forma lender’s title policies. Review and prepare corporate governance documents including LLC/LP agreements, bylaws, stock certificates and transfers, subscription agreements, resolutions, secretary’s certificates, S‑election applications, EIN applications, and formation/dissolution filings. Coordinate and manage data rooms, due diligence materials, signature packets, executed documents, and closing sets. Order and review due diligence documents and entity formation/registration materials. Familiarity with pooling and servicing agreements, grantor trust agreements, and securitized loan documents is a plus. Knowledge / Skills Required Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a real estate paralegal, ideally within a law firm Strong experience with title work , including reviewing title policies and endorsements. Ability to review and analyze both title and survey materials with a high degree of accuracy. Demonstrated ability to draft documents and make substantial edits independently. Experience with organizational documents and entity formation materials. Background in real estate lending or finance is highly preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr