About this opportunity
TBG | The Bachrach Group lists this Commercial Real Estate Paralegal opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Am Law 100 Firm | NYC Office | Hybrid Flexibility
Salary: Up to $150,000
A leading Am Law 100 firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its highly regarded Commercial Real Estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a sophisticated team on complex, high-value transactions in a flexible, hybrid environment.
Position Overview
The Real Estate Paralegal will support attorneys in all phases of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and development. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with the ability to manage multiple transactions and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing and post-closing
Review and analyze title commitments, title documents, surveys, and zoning materials
Conduct and organize due diligence
Prepare, draft, and revise transaction documents, including closing documents, loan documents, and correspondence
Assist with pre-closing and post-closing processes to ensure timely completion
Perform legal and factual research using tools such as Westlaw and Lexis
Interface with clients, lenders, title companies, and government agencies
Record documents with appropriate jurisdictions
Maintain organized files for complex, multi-state transactions
Track and enter billable time in accordance with firm expectations
Qualifications
6–10+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience (no residential)
Strong experience with title and survey review, zoning, and due diligence
Experience managing multi-state/out-of-state transactions strongly preferred
Proven ability to handle full lifecycle of real estate deals independently
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research platforms
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
Additional Details
Hybrid schedule with strong flexibility
Competitive compensation and bonus structure tied to billable hours
Billable requirement around 1,400 hours, with incentives for higher productivity
Occasional overtime or travel may be required based on deal activity
This is a high-priority hire within a busy and growing practice group. Candidates who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and have deep commercial real estate experience with big law are encouraged to apply.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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