We are recruiting a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal on behalf of an established, full-service law firm located in Chicago’s Loop. This hybrid role offers long-term stability, a collaborative legal team, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. The opportunity is ideal for an experienced commercial real estate paralegal with 5–10 years of experience, particularly in title and survey review, title clearance, and commercial closings.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate due diligence for commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings- Review, analyze, and summarize title commitments and surveys
- Draft title and survey objection letters
- Work directly with title companies to resolve title issues, clear objections, and obtain final title policies
- Facilitate communication among attorneys, lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel
- Obtain, review, and summarize entity organizational documents, including UCC searches and judgment, tax, and lien searches
- Prepare, file, and record real estate documents, including deeds, mortgages, leases, resolutions, and UCC financing statements
- Draft and manage closing checklists, critical date lists, affidavits, certificates, and resolutions
- Coordinate and oversee the full commercial closing process
- Prepare and distribute post-closing binders
- Assist with special projects and contribute as a collaborative team member
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3–5+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience with strong emphasis on title review, survey review, and title clearance
- Paralegal certificate preferred, ideally with a real estate focus
- Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
- Commercial real estate experience required; residential real estate experience a plus
- Strong organizational, communication, and document-management skills
Why This Opportunity
- Hybrid work schedule
- Competitive salary range of $110,000–$115,000
- Excellent benefits package
- Work with a respected full-service law firm in Chicago’s Loop
- Exposure to sophisticated commercial real estate transactions
- Long-term growth and stability
Why Scout Partners
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