Real Estate Paralegal

Be a part of something great and find yourself At Home, At Sherman! Our commitment to people and our vision for the future, combined with our history of success spanning decades, makes Sherman Associates who we are. We have become an industry leader by fulfilling our mission of Building Communities, Enriching Neighborhoods, and Empowering People.

Join our Legal department as a Senior Real Estate Paralegal and play a pivotal role in supporting our team. In this role, you will be instrumental during complex real estate transactions, from reviewing title commitments and surveys to preparing commercial leasing documents and closing binders. Your expertise will ensure smooth and efficient transaction processes, and your ability to cultivate trusting relationships with clients will be key to our success.

Essential Functions

• Review title commitments and surveys, prepare or respond to any title objections and attend to issue resolution.
• Assist with closing transactions, including tracking and maintaining transaction timelines and due diligence checklists for numerous deals ranging from construction to land and building acquisitions, dispositions and refinances.
• Draft, review and edit documents; organize the execution of documents for closings; maintain files for closings and follow up as necessary regarding outstanding documentation.
• Prepare first drafts of commercial leasing documents, including letters of intent, new leases, amendments, commencement certificates and termination agreements.
• Create new corporate entities and prepare organizational documents; manage and optimize entire organizational structure; apply for DBAs as necessary.
• Drive project management, prioritization and organization of work for the Legal department.
• Manage business licensing, including submission of new license applications and annual renewals and reporting.
• Assemble and maintain closing binders for commercial real estate transactions.
• Draft and review service and vendor agreements; track execution and organize files.
• Summarize, outline, edit, and compare legal documents.
• Assist in creating, updating and maintaining department processes, procedures and document templates.
• Cultivate trusting working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external clients.
  
  

Education/Experience

• Paralegal Certificate and/or Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of law firm, corporate / in-house or government experience in a transactional real estate legal practice or organization is required.
• Experience in closing complex and high value real estate and financial transactions.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently; to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational, problem-solving and administrative skills.
• Willing to learn and be open to suggestions and ideas to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Committed to providing superior work product.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and suggest creative approaches to new issues.
• Possesses initiative and thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Is team-oriented and flexible in assuming new responsibilities as they arise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams and Outlook. SharePoint experience a plus.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 5-10 pounds
• Occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop; talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities required by the job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  
  

Pay: $90,000 - $120,000 annual salary bonus eligibility. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position; including experience, skills, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

Benefits

Sherman Associates strives to lead the market in the benefits we offer. In addition to medical, dental, vision and supplemental benefits, what sets us apart includes:

• Low Deductible Health Insurance Plans
• Fully paid short term disability
• Fully paid life insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurance Policies including
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Long-Term Disability
• Pet insurance
• Fully paid employee assistance program
• Fully vested 401k company match program
• 9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program
• Starbucks and Hotel discounts
  

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