Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Job Description

We have a direct-hire position for a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with one of our clients in Atlanta, GA. No third party candidates considered for this position.

A Day in the Life In this dynamic role, you will be immersed in a fast-paced Commercial Real Estate practice, providing essential support to attorneys, and collaborating with other paralegals and project assistants in a team-based environment. Your responsibilities will encompass playing an integral role in all transactions, with a specific emphasis on reviewing and abstracting purchase agreements and ground leases, preparing critical dates, memos and closing checklists, reviewing and analyzing title commitments, underlying title instruments and boundary surveys, drafting summaries and objection letters relating to title reviews and otherwise helping to orchestrate and maintain the momentum of these transactions. Additionally, you'll be organizing and fulfilling conditions required to meet title requirements, conducting research on real property tax and ownership information, coordinating real estate closings along with your colleagues, monitoring the recording and issuance of final title insurance policies and otherwise managing post-closing matters. Moreover, your duties will include handling commercial real estate leasing matters. You will be involved in drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial leases, amendments and ancillary documents. Your keen eye for detail will ensure that all leasing documents comply with legal standards and client specifications. You will also coordinate with clients and title companies to facilitate the execution of lease documents and resolving any leasing-related issues promptly.

We Know You Your ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict deadlines for discerning clients will be second nature to you. Demonstrating excellent client service skills, you will handle multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and with minimal supervision. Effective communication with individuals at all levels, including management and support staff, will be one of your strong suits. Your computer proficiency for document organization and management, along with your overall technological familiarity, will further enhance your capabilities. Both as an independent worker and a team player, you excel, and your proactive, self-starting mindset allows you to understand the finer details within a broader context. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in title and survey review, with previous exposure to real estate transactions in a law firm, setting being advantageous. Experience with commercial real estate leasing is essential. While a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program are preferred, relevant work experience will also be considered as a substitute.