Real Estate/Corporate Paralegal

ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions. Its clients include Fortune 100 companies, technology companies, large privately held corporations, emerging companies, Native American tribes, and venture capital and private equity investors. The American Lawyer has recognized Jenner & Block as the No. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 10 times

OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a talented, client-service oriented Real Estate / Corporate Paralegal to join our paralegal team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years experience supporting a Real Estate and/or Corporate practice in a law firm environment. This position may be located in our Chicago or New York office.

Qualified individuals must have excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and be able to take direction. Overtime and travel may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attending and conducting closings
• Drafting conveyance and other closing documents
• Preparing critical dates lists
• Preparing closing checklists
• Preparing closing statements
• Obtaining transfer tax stamps, zoning certificates, duplicate tax bills, water certifications, condominium letters, certificates of insurance and payoff letters
• Ordering title searches and surveys
• Working on title and survey reviews
• Resolving title and survey issues
• Forming, qualifying, amending, reinstating and maintaining LLCs, Partnerships and Corporations
• Ordering Authority Documents
• Preparing and filing UCC Financing Statements
• Ordering UCC lien searches
• Preparing summaries of lien search results
• Recording documents in various counties and states.
• Organizing, preparing and coordinating the execution and delivery of closing documents
• Preparing closing indices and organize closing books
• Familiarity with Land Trusts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved institution
• The ability to independently and efficiently prioritize workflow
• Superior organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred
• Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $70,000-$125,000 in Chicago. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.