Paralegal

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal | Chicago | Hybrid | Up to $115K for 1,500 Billable Hours Location: Chicago Loop Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Hours: 35-hour work week Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days remote following onboarding Salary: $85,000–$115,000, depending on experience Bonus: Eligible Overtime: Eligible Billable Requirement: 1,500 hours annually Responsibilities: Support attorneys with a variety of commercial real estate transactions Prepare and manage due diligence checklists Conduct comprehensive title and survey review and prepare objection letters Draft, review, and revise leases, loan documents, deeds, conveyance documents, and other transaction documents Prepare and review organizational documents Conduct UCC, judgment, and lien searches Coordinate signature pages for closings Work directly with clients and other business parties throughout due diligence, closing, and funding Coordinate electronic and paper recording of documents Prepare and distribute closing binders and post-closing deliverables Manage multiple transactions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Qualifications: 3+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience required ABA-approved paralegal certificate required Bachelor's degree preferred Experience with Simplifile or a comparable e-recording platform preferred Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Strong attention to detail and commitment to providing excellent client service Benefits Include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match PTO Life insurance Long-term disability Pre-tax commuter benefits Annual bonus opportunity Hybrid flexibility following onboarding Interested in learning more? Send me a message directly or apply below for consideration. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.