Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Chicago, IL


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Type: Direct-Hire

Category: Administrative

Reference ID: 10067526

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/vTwBdF


Job Title: Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Legal Services

Compensation: $90,000 – $100,000 annually

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Hybrid schedule with one day onsite per week.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).


About Our Client:

Addison Group is working with a respected Chicago-based law firm to hire a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal. This firm offers a collaborative environment, strong benefits, and a modern office located near convenient public transit access. Due to continued growth and increased deal activity within the real estate practice, the team is expanding and looking for an additional paralegal to support attorneys and assist with transactional work.


Job Description:

The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will support attorneys within a busy real estate practice group, assisting with commercial transactions from initiation through closing. This role will involve preparing legal documentation, coordinating closing materials, reviewing title and survey documents, and maintaining organized transaction records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple active matters in a fast-paced legal environment.


Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with commercial real estate transactions and related documentation

• Prepare and file UCC financing statements, amendments, and related filings

• Review title commitments, title policies, surveys, and supporting documentation

• Draft and organize transaction documents, loan documentation, and closing materials

• Coordinate closing logistics and assist with compiling and distributing closing binders and final sets

• Track deal progress and ensure pre-closing and post-closing tasks are completed in a timely manner

• Maintain and organize documentation within the firm’s document management system

• Communicate with attorneys and other parties involved in transactions regarding documentation and deadlines

• Provide administrative and project support to attorneys throughout the lifecycle of a transaction


Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Paralegal certificate preferred

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal supporting commercial real estate transactions (not residential)

• Experience preparing and filing UCC searches and related filings

• Background assisting with real estate closings from start to finish, including closing sets

• Strong document management and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new legal software systems


Additional Details:

• Direct hire opportunity

• Hybrid schedule with one day per week in the office

• Support a team of approximately 7–8 attorneys within the real estate practice group tenure


Perks:

• Hybrid work schedule

• Office located near convenient public transportation access

• Monthly public transportation reimbursement

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals in a collaborative environment

• Exposure to complex commercial real estate transactions



Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.




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