Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Paralegal department in our Palo Alto or San Francisco office, as a Paralegal - Real Estate.
Responsibilities
Orders and reviews title/survey documents, reviews leases, participates in closings (ranging from small single site closings to large multi-site, multi-state closings), participate in/assist with managing due diligence document reviews, record mortgages and other documents, file UCC statements, coordinate post-closing distributions and other post-closing work
Drafts documents, correspondence, title and survey objection letters
Keeps multiple projects on schedule for closing and meet all deadlines
Preparation of closing binders, UCC searches and other typical real estate tasks
Assists with administrative tasks including updating attorney case files; binders; filing, scanning, printing and organization of documents on Worksite
Assists with closings and document preparation
Meets the Firm’s billable hours expectations and utilization
Adheres to best practices for daily time entry for client billable work; clock in, clock out procedures and time off requests
Flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed
Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Qualifications Education/Training/Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal, preferred
Professional Experience
Prior experience working in a law firm, preferred
We are willing to train the right person
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
Research capabilities
Knowledge of CT Advantage.com, xpedite or similar computer sites/systems for the preparation of UCC fixture filing forms required
Able to learn new software quickly
Performance Traits
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
Ability to work in a team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements
May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
The firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Responsibilities
Orders and reviews title/survey documents, reviews leases, participates in closings (ranging from small single site closings to large multi-site, multi-state closings), participate in/assist with managing due diligence document reviews, record mortgages and other documents, file UCC statements, coordinate post-closing distributions and other post-closing work
Drafts documents, correspondence, title and survey objection letters
Keeps multiple projects on schedule for closing and meet all deadlines
Preparation of closing binders, UCC searches and other typical real estate tasks
Assists with administrative tasks including updating attorney case files; binders; filing, scanning, printing and organization of documents on Worksite
Assists with closings and document preparation
Meets the Firm’s billable hours expectations and utilization
Adheres to best practices for daily time entry for client billable work; clock in, clock out procedures and time off requests
Flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed
Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Qualifications Education/Training/Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal, preferred
Professional Experience
Prior experience working in a law firm, preferred
We are willing to train the right person
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
Research capabilities
Knowledge of CT Advantage.com, xpedite or similar computer sites/systems for the preparation of UCC fixture filing forms required
Able to learn new software quickly
Performance Traits
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
Ability to work in a team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements
May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
The firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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