What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal – Hospitality & Leisure position at Top Tier Reps LLC?
Our client is seeking a full-time Paralegal to join our Hospitality & Leisure practice group in Chicago, with potential consideration for other office locations on a case-by-case basis. The paralegal will support attorneys by handling real estate and transactional matters, reporting directly to the Senior Practice Director while collaborating closely with assigned lawyers.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review real estate conveyance and closing documents.
- Perform due diligence tasks, including reviewing title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and associated documentation.
- Coordinate the closing process for acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and debt or equity transactions, including managing signature page packages and closing deliverables, verifying checklists, and handling recording requirements.
- Draft, review, and file UCC financing statements.
- Order and analyze UCC, lien, litigation, and similar searches.
- Manage entity formation, maintenance, and associated filings.
- Review and assemble officer certificates, resolutions, organizational documents, and other closing deliverables, with a preference for candidates experienced in drafting such materials.
- Compile and organize comprehensive closing books with detailed indices.
- Conduct routine fact or legal research, prepare reports, and manage filings for special assignments.
- Serve as a liaison with clients and external entities regarding transactional matters.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required; a Paralegal Certificate with equivalent experience is acceptable.
- Minimum of 5 years of real estate experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or title company.
- Experience with large, sophisticated transactions is preferred.
- Title and survey proficiency required; hospitality sector experience is a plus but not mandatory.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- Excellent client service and communication abilities.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly and accurately.
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PDF creation tools, document management systems, and timekeeping software (e.g., Elite).
- Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary range: $70,000 - $110,000, based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit-sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, and discretionary bonuses
This is a great opportunity for a motivated professional with strong real estate transaction experience to join a dynamic legal team.
Salary : $70,000 - $110,000
