Legal Transactions Paralegal

Overview

• Support legal transactions by drafting and distributing commercial real estate closing documents for acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financings.
• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure compliance and accuracy in legal documentation and processes.
• Maintain a digital database of closing files, tracking and filing new documents regularly.
• Coordinate the procurement of lien releases following the release of mortgage debt.
• Prepare and deliver corporate documents, including formation documents and operating agreements.
• Assist in drafting asset management documents such as default notices and landlord consents.
• Perform word processing tasks, including PDF conversion and document redlining.
• Notarize documents and manage administrative tasks like mailing and invoice reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Draft and distribute legal documents for commercial real estate transactions in North America and Europe.
• Prepare deal checklists and monitor the status of deliverables.
• Coordinate the delivery of signature page packets and assemble final executed documents.
• Manage digital databases by tracking and filing new documents regularly.
• Handle the procurement of lien releases following mortgage debt releases.
• Draft asset management documents, including landlord and lender consents.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as mailing and invoice reconciliation.
• Provide word processing support, including document redlining and PDF conversion.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience drafting commercial real estate closing documents.
• Proficiency in preparing and delivering corporate documents such as operating agreements and written consents.
• Strong project management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Notary public certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Self-motivated and structured, with the ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Unquestioned integrity and problem-solving abilities.