Real Estate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal

Chicago, IL | Hybrid | Full-Time

Are you an experienced paralegal with a background in real estate transactions and corporate legal support? Our client, a well-established law firm in Chicago, is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join its growing team.

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial and residential real estate matters while supporting corporate entity management and transactional work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000 – $110,000 annually
• Hybrid work environment
• Benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate real estate transactions from due diligence through closing
• Review titles, surveys, and transaction-related documentation
• Draft deeds, resolutions, closing documents, and corporate records
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements
• Conduct lien, litigation, and corporate searches
• Support business entity formation and ongoing corporate maintenance
• Manage electronic files and legal documentation
• Assist attorneys with transactional and corporate matters

Qualifications

• 3+ years of real estate and corporate paralegal experience
• Prior law firm, title company, or financial institution experience required
• Strong understanding of title and survey review processes
• Experience with commercial and residential transactions
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree required
• Paralegal certificate preferred

Apply Today

Qualified candidates seeking a challenging and rewarding legal support role are encouraged to apply for confidential consideration.

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Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

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