Paralegal - Commercial Real Estate
Company: Patel Anderson LLP
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Patel Anderson LLP is seeking a motivated paralegal to join the
firm's commercial real estate practice in the position of Paralegal
- Commercial Real Estate. Must have 3+ years of prior experience in
real estate, financing, corporate, and other transactional legal
work.
Our commercial real estate practice routinely handles a variety of
commercial real estate transactions, including (i) leasing and
purchase-and-sale transactions with respect to raw land, improved
property, hotels, office buildings, multifamily projects, shopping
and retail centers, restaurants, and gas stations; (ii) real estate
finance transactions, including real estate loans, construction
loans, and loan assignments; and (iv) franchise document review,
counseling and dispute resolution. The candidate must have
sufficient knowledge to assist in commercial transactions from the
letter of intent stage to post-closing.
Responsibilities:
--- Assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate
transactions from contracts and loan commitments through closing
and post-closing.
--- Prepare closing checklists, critical dates timelines, title
commitments, title policies, closing statements, title and other
affidavits, entity authorizations, customary closing documentation,
etc.
--- Assist with commercial real estate due diligence, including
title and survey reviews, title objection letters, lease reviews,
municipal lien searches, and UCC, judgment, litigation, and lien
searches.
--- Preparing ancillary legal documents in all aspects of a
commercial transaction.
--- Preparing and filing formation documents of all types of
corporate entities including charter documents, organizational
consents, bylaws, company agreements, partnership agreements,
obtaining EIN's, and qualification in applicable state
jurisdictions.
--- Monitoring and reviewing transactional documents for the
purpose of preparing and updating the closing checklist to track
the status of transactional documents and the progression of the
transaction.
--- Analyzing corporate documents to determine jurisdictions in
which to conduct searches for UCC-1 financing statements; federal
and state tax liens; furniture, fixtures, and judgment liens;
bankruptcy filings; and federal, state, and county litigation
filings.
--- Coordinating requests between multiple parties, stakeholders,
and vendors by way of consistent communication with clients,
claims, and full partnership with an attorney through the end of
the transaction.
--- Prepare initial draft of agreements, corporate entity
documents, leases, financing statements, purchase, and property
management agreements, as well as title abstracts, summaries, and
commitments, as required.
--- Making sure that all tasks/activities assigned are completed
within the given deadline.
--- Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, recorded
judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and
legal codes.
--- Prepare and submit closing binders and assist with other
aspects of the transactions as needed, both locally and
nationally.
--- Prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence.
--- Coordinate and schedule calendars. Ensuring the safety and
maintenance of client confidentiality.
--- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills Competencies:
--- Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively
with all levels of personnel, including management staff and
support staff.
--- Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the
details within a much larger context.
--- Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, and ability to
learn new technology quickly.
--- Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple
matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal
supervision.
--- Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to
meet strict deadlines.
--- Must possess exceptional communication skills (oral and
written)
--- Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills
--- Ability to work with supervising attorney to develop strategies
for a transaction
--- Dependable, ethical, and trustworthy
Qualifications:
--- Minimum 3 years of prior experience in commercial real estate
transactions, commercial title insurance, corporate, and other
transactional legal work.
--- Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification preferred;
equivalent experience considered
--- Proficiency using Windows-based software and Microsoft Word,
Excel, and Outlook required
--- Current Notary Public Commission or ability to obtain Notary
Public Commission preferred
About Company:
Patel Anderson LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.
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