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Real Estate Paralegal

Hansen Search Group
Batavia, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2027

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Job description:

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Overview

Join a dynamic legal team as a Real Estate Paralegal, where your expertise will drive the success of complex property transactions and legal support. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and title review. You will be instrumental in managing legal documentation, conducting thorough research, and supporting attorneys in delivering exceptional service to clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about real estate law, this position is perfect for you!

Duties

  • Assist with the preparation and review of real estate transaction documents such as purchase agreements, lease agreements, and closing statements.
  • Conduct title searches, review title commitments, and coordinate with title companies to ensure clear property ownership.
  • Manage document review and organization using legal case management systems like iManage and PCLaw.
  • Support project management efforts by tracking deadlines, coordinating meetings, and maintaining transaction schedules.
  • Perform legal research on topics including land use regulations, environmental law, UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), tribal law & regulations, and procedural law to support case strategies.
  • Draft legal correspondence, summaries, and reports with precision and clarity.
  • Handle confidential information responsibly while maintaining meticulous document management practices.

Skills

  • Proven experience in real estate law or related legal support roles with strong knowledge of estate planning, environmental law, UCC law, and land use regulations.
  • Proficiency in legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to gather relevant case law and statutory information.
  • Familiarity with legal software including iManage, PCLaw, Document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Strong written communication skills for drafting documents and client correspondence with attention to detail.
  • Effective interviewing skills for client intake and gathering pertinent information efficiently.
  • Ability to handle procedural law knowledge related to civil litigation support, landlord-tenant issues, family law matters, securities law, workers' compensation law, personal injury cases, patent law, tribal regulations, and general & commercial litigation.
  • Exceptional proofreading abilities to ensure accuracy in all legal documents.
  • Outstanding phone etiquette combined with professional client communication skills.

This role offers a vibrant environment where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on our clients’ real estate endeavors. We are committed to fostering growth through comprehensive training opportunities and supporting your career development within the legal field!

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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