Real Estate Paralegal

@ Innova

Real Estate Paralegal

Chicago, IL
Posted today

About the job

Innova Solutions is a global tech and business transformation firm hiring a Real Estate Paralegal to support active commercial real estate transactions and document management in Chicago.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of real estate legal experience
  • Expertise in title and survey review
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proactive problem-solving

Qualifications

  • Experience managing complex transactions
  • Meticulous document management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to operate independently

Full job description

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Real Estate Paralegal.</span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Position Type: Direct Hire </span></strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Duration: Full Time</span></strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Location: Chicago, IL 60601</span></strong></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Innova Solutions is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal for a customer located in Chicago, IL. This role will service a wide range of transactions and support an active commercial real estate practice that closes hundreds of millions of dollars of transactions per year. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong organizational and multitasking skills, and will embrace a team's mentality.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Responsibilities:</span></span></u></strong></span></span></p><ul><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Reviews purchase and sale agreements (PSAs) to identify and docket critical dates, and monitors and updates the docket as transactions progress.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Drafts extension notices, amendments, consents, and assignments of PSAs, as well as organizational charts reflecting entity structures involved in a transaction.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Drafts and formats transaction documents using Harvey AI to support efficient document production.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Reviews title commitments and surveys, drafts title memos summarizing key findings, and prepares title objection letters to raise and resolve title defects.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Assembles and prepares signature packets, incumbency certificates, and legal opinions required for closing.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Communicates directly with clients and external parties to keep transactions moving and address open items.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Retrieves property information and profiles, obtains zoning letters, and orders lien searches and drafts summaries of the results.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Assembles closing binders and delivers them to clients following closing.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Serves as a notary for closing documents when needed.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Handles entity formation and foreign registrations, including obtaining EINs and drafting operating agreements.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Obtains entity certificates and certified entity documents.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Prepares and files for Form ID and Form D with the SEC and submits BlueSky filings.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Qualifications:</span></span></u></strong></span></span><ul><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">5+ years of real estate legal experience</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Expertise in title and survey review is required.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Prior experience in managing complex projects or transactions, with a track record of meticulous document management, timeline construction, and proactive problem-solving.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Demonstrated organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills, with a proven ability to operate as a self-starter and exercise ownership over caseloads.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills, with the confidence to actively interface and coordinate with court clerks, vendors, and trial teams.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Familiarity with Chicago or Illinois state transfer tax or local laws and deed knowledge experience is preferred.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#2e74b5">Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">Qualified candidates should <strong>APPLY NOW </strong>for immediate consideration! </span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background-color:lightgrey"><span style="color:black">We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. <strong>ASK ME HOW.</strong></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">Thank you!</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background-color:lightgrey"><span style="color:black">Muskan Koul</span></span></span></em></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background-color:lightgrey"><span style="color:black">210-610-5580</span></span></span></em></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Muskan.Koul@innovasolutions.com" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" title="mailto:Muskan.Koul@innovasolutions.com"><strong><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background-color:lightgrey">Muskan.Koul@innovasolutions.com</span></span></em></strong></a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt">PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:</span></u></strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Pay Range*:</span></strong><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> <span style="background-color:yellow"><span style="color:#2e74b5">$100K - $127K per year</span></span></span></em></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt">“<strong>Benefits:</strong> Provided by the client as this is a Direct Hire position.”</span></em></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:</span></span></u></strong><strong> </strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">Recent Recognitions: </span></span></strong></span></span><ul><li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications</span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">Website</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:black">: </span></span><a href="https://www.innovasolutions.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">https://www.innovasolutions.com/</span></a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at </span><a href="https://innovasolutions.workllama.com/atsuser/anonreferafriend" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">https://innovasolutions.workllama.com/atsuser/anonreferafriend</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Innova Solutions</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at </span><a href="mailto:hr@innovasolutions.com" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">hr@innovasolutions.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. <span style="color:black">Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. </span>Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Innova Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply <strong>to STOP</strong> to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at </span><a href="https://innovasolutions.com/privacy-policy/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Privacy Policy - innovasolutions</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">.</span></span></span></li></ul>Pandologic. Category:Legal, Keywords:Paralegal, Location:Chicago, IL-60608
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