Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal in its Nashville, TN office. All candidates must have either a Bachelor's Degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program, and five years of prior commercial real estate experience. Residential closing and title insurance experience will be considered.
Some responsibilities include the following:
Review definitive transaction agreements for acquisitions, sales, loans, leases and organizational documents and resolutions and other matters; prepare critical dates memo and closing checklist; arrange due diligence such as title, survey orders and environmental reports; prepare title insurance commitments and pro forma title policies; draft closing documents and settlement statements under attorney supervision; review title findings and surveys to evaluate title and survey issues and coordinate curative steps; draft legal descriptions; arrange UCC/litigation/lien searches; review environmental reports and advise as to pertinent deficiencies or other matters; coordinate delivery of final title/survey products for closing; finalize closing documents for execution; coordinate escrow closings; prepare forms to disburse settlement; E-file closing documents or prepare and send hard copy recording package to governmental filing locations; prepare and file UCC documentation; be proactive with post-closing and post-closing tasks (obtain payoff letters, satisfaction of prior loans, confirm receipt of recorded closing documents, coordinate preparation or receipt of title policies, prepare e-closing binders); and constantly communicate with all parties involved in a transaction (seller and its counsel, purchaser and its counsel, lender and its counsel, brokers, title agent, surveyor). Experience with probate and trust matters regarding real estate deed preparation considered a plus but not mandatory.
Candidates should possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills. All applicants should have an aptitude for detail and multi-tasking; the ability to work efficiently, and to work under pressure with or without direct supervision. Each candidate must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time for different attorneys and be familiar with computerized databases and on-line real estate services.
Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States.
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability or veteran status.
We appreciate your interest in the position. Please note that after our hiring committee has considered all candidates for this position, we will reach out only to those who will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. Accordingly, we appreciate your understanding that we will only contact you if further action is necessary.