Paralegal-Commercial Real Estate

San Francisco, CA

 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PCT

Summary

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join their Paralegal department in their San Francisco office, as a Paralegal-Commercial Real Estate.

Supports Real Estate practice area with drafting documents for commercial sales/lease deals which include escrow instructions, estoppels certificates, tenant notices, requests for consent, corporate authority documents, UCC statements and attachments, etc.

Responsibilities

• Orders and reviews title/survey documents, reviews leases, participates in closings (ranging from small single site closings to large multi-site, multi-state closings), participate in/assist with managing due diligence document reviews, record mortgages and other documents, file UCC statements, coordinate post-closing distributions and other post-closing work
• Drafts documents, correspondence, title and survey objection letters
• Keeps multiple projects on schedule for closing and meet all deadlines
• Preparation of closing binders, UCC searches and other typical real estate tasks
• Assists with administrative tasks including updating attorney case files; binders; filing, scanning, printing and organization of documents on Worksite
• Assists with closings and document preparation
• Meets the Firm’s billable hours expectations and utilization
• Adheres to best practices for daily time entry for client billable work; clock in, clock out procedures and time off requests
• Flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal, preferred
• Prior experience working in a law firm, preferred
• Firm is willing to train the right person
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
• Research capabilities
• Knowledge of CT Advantage.com, xpedite or similar computer sites/systems for the preparation of UCC fixture filing forms required
• Able to learn new software quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

The typical pay scale for this position is between $120,000.00-$159,000.00, plus overtime and bonus, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.  

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. 

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. 

The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. 

The firm is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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