Paralegal, Real Estate Finance & Capital Markets

Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Paralegal for our Corporate Department’s Real Estate Finance & Capital Markets Team in our Atlanta or Chicago office. This position will be part of our team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients. At Kilpatrick we are one team where each person plays an integral role in serving the needs of our clients. The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, and commitment to the community.

Kilpatrick’s Real Estate Finance & Capital Markets (“CM”) team is seeking a Paralegal to provide semi-autonomous, complex support to attorneys on an industry leading team representing lenders, servicers and investors in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. Paralegal will be an integral part of the team and assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate finance transactions, as well as client development and practice management. The Paralegal will provide workflow coordination duties and will work under the direction of attorneys and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Document Preparation & Management: Draft ancillary deal documents (assumptions, transfers, lien releases, certificates, resolutions, schedules, legal opinions, closing checklists); Coordinate and manage data rooms, due diligence materials, signature packets, executed documents, and closing sets
• Securitization & Real Estate Support: Review pooling/servicing agreements, grantor trust agreements; Abstract securitized loan documents for REMIC trusts; Review title insurance policies and land surveys
• Electronic Filings & Reporting: Prepare/format/file documents on EDGAR; Generate reports, tables, and Excel documents as needed
• Firm Resource Utilization & Administrative Support: Use firm resources (Resource Center, Marketing, Records, etc.); Assist with billing, collections, and fund applications; Perform other duties to support firm goals
  
  

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required
• Minimum of 5 years' experience
• Extensive knowledge of computer systems and programs including Microsoft Office Suite
• Extensive knowledge of legal terminology, processes and definitions
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Service orientation and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational, time management skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail; excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to identify problems and propose creative solutions
• Ability to balance multiple complex tasks
  
  

This is a full-time, regular position with a multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision. The firm also offers life insurance, short-term disability plans and retirement plans in addition to holidays and paid time off. The firm offers hybrid work schedules combining in office work days as well as remote workdays. The pay range for this position in Atlanta and Chicago only is $44.67 to $67.03 per hour.

Selected applicants will be contacted. Kilpatrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.ktslaw.com.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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