Real Estate Paralegal

Levenfeld Pearlstein (LP), a Chicago law firm, 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, with robust commercial leasing, joint venture and development practices, handling acquisitions and dispositions, joint venture transactions, real estate development, manufactured housing, commercial leasing (including significant retail leasing), real estate tax structuring, and debt and equity financing nationwide. Experience that makes you a fit includes: 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, 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 including ordering, reviewing and summarizing searches; reviewing leases and abstracts; preparing and filing UCC Financing Statements; preparing and facilitating all aspects of closings with clients, title companies and lenders; overseeing preparation of electronic closing binders; effectively utilizing the firm\'s docketing system; and communicating with clients and third parties throughout a matter. Salary and benefits: the annual salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000, plus generous compensation and benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses. LP offers a flexible and sensible approach to hybrid work schedules.