Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

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Wilmington

Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, a large Delaware law firm with its headquarters in the heart of Wilmington on Rodney Square, is seeking an experienced commercial real estate paralegal to work with attorneys on a wide variety of commercial real estate matters, including those related to commercial financing and conveyancing.

This is a non-exempt, on-site, full-time position (7.5 hours per day), with flexibility as to the exact schedule.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Review lenders’ commitment letters and websites for details of transaction and closing requirements

Prepare closing checklists – must be able to work with tables (used for checklists and other lists)

Draft and revise documents for purchase and sale, loan, and lease transactions

Communicate with clients and counsel outside of and within the firm, to clarify terms of transactions or for information needed to draft documents

Use XpressDox program to draft documents

Review organizational documents of parties to transactions

Review purchase and sale agreements and other documents for information

Use Secretary of State and Recorder of Deeds websites in various locations to obtain information on properties and their owners, and obtain copies of recorded documents

Search borrowers’ websites for information on property

Review property title commitments and title exception documents

Order title searches, prepare title commitments and final title policies

Record documents electronically, occasionally by hand delivery or mail

Prepare closing binders using Binder Project pdf program, scan documents if hard copies are received

Follow up for post-closing items, missing documents, final title insurance policies

Review property record plans/drawings to obtain information (for example, to determine location of utilities)

Maintain accurate and timely records of time spent on various matters

Copy, scan and import documents into document management system, send documents by email, overnight delivery services, certified mail, and hand delivery

Adjust to changing conditions, workload, procedures and duties

Candidates should possess excellent drafting/writing skills, strong technology skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, and superior attention to detail.

At Young Conaway, you will find a beautiful facility in the heart of Rodney Square; and a dynamic and friendly professional environment with ample opportunity for experience, development and growth.

We offer competitive compensation commensurate with skill level and experience; excellent comprehensive benefits package, including immediate coverage under our medical, dental & vision plans, parking/commuting allowance, 401K plan and generous paid time off; and exceptional opportunities for training, experience, growth, and advancement.

To apply for the position, please submit your resume, writing sample and cover letter with your salary expectations (required) to

[email protected]

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Company info

Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP
Website : http://www.youngconaway.com