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Real Estate Transactions Paralegal
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Foley & Lardner LLP
Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.
Business Law Department Opportunity Foley & Lardner LLP's Business Law Department has an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Real Estate Transactions Paralegal, who will provide high‑level service for our clients and attorneys. This position requires transactional experience with commercial closings, lender‑side financing transactions, and related corporate work. The candidate selected will provide assistance with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including project management with multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
Manage closing checklists, perform due diligence reviews including title and survey, and prepare initial drafts of loan documents
Review, analyze, coordinate and prepare real estate documents related to acquisitions, purchase agreements, banking, loan and regulatory applications
Work with title companies, surveyors, and transaction parties to resolve title and survey issues or other due diligence concerns prior to closing
Work with lending institutions to complete closing packages, loan documents, and related payoffs and closing documents
Prepare, analyze and summarize UCC, bankruptcy, litigation and lien searches
Coordinate document execution; participate in client calls and real estate closings
Manage closing and post‑closing documentation, and ensure accurate records are maintained
Research and retrieve tax and other public property records
Administer corporate and real estate transactions and documents across data rooms
Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non‑billable time)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or four (4) years of equivalent work experience required
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a business‑related environment required
Transactional experience with commercial closings and financing transactions required
Strong understanding of state and federal regulatory filings and working with regulatory agencies
Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and Simplifile
Excellent research and analytical skills, with critical thinking abilities and a high level of accuracy
Strong attention to details with reviewing documents, templates, and forms
Excellent organizational skills and time management with ability to meet deadlines; able to work effectively under pressure on time‑sensitive projects
In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.
Jacksonville: $75,200 - $105,300
Dallas & Houston: $82,700 - $115,800
Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Disability and Life insurance, Adoption Assistance, Backup Care for Dependents.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
About Foley & Lardner Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top‑tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market‑leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.
For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.
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Real Estate Transactions Paralegal
role at
Foley & Lardner LLP
Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.
Business Law Department Opportunity Foley & Lardner LLP's Business Law Department has an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Real Estate Transactions Paralegal, who will provide high‑level service for our clients and attorneys. This position requires transactional experience with commercial closings, lender‑side financing transactions, and related corporate work. The candidate selected will provide assistance with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including project management with multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
Manage closing checklists, perform due diligence reviews including title and survey, and prepare initial drafts of loan documents
Review, analyze, coordinate and prepare real estate documents related to acquisitions, purchase agreements, banking, loan and regulatory applications
Work with title companies, surveyors, and transaction parties to resolve title and survey issues or other due diligence concerns prior to closing
Work with lending institutions to complete closing packages, loan documents, and related payoffs and closing documents
Prepare, analyze and summarize UCC, bankruptcy, litigation and lien searches
Coordinate document execution; participate in client calls and real estate closings
Manage closing and post‑closing documentation, and ensure accurate records are maintained
Research and retrieve tax and other public property records
Administer corporate and real estate transactions and documents across data rooms
Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non‑billable time)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or four (4) years of equivalent work experience required
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a business‑related environment required
Transactional experience with commercial closings and financing transactions required
Strong understanding of state and federal regulatory filings and working with regulatory agencies
Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and Simplifile
Excellent research and analytical skills, with critical thinking abilities and a high level of accuracy
Strong attention to details with reviewing documents, templates, and forms
Excellent organizational skills and time management with ability to meet deadlines; able to work effectively under pressure on time‑sensitive projects
In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.
Jacksonville: $75,200 - $105,300
Dallas & Houston: $82,700 - $115,800
Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Disability and Life insurance, Adoption Assistance, Backup Care for Dependents.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
About Foley & Lardner Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top‑tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market‑leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.
For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.
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