Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Why Seyfarth At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide opportunities to match. You’ll work with state‑of‑the‑art technology in a friendly and professional environment while we continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity As a real‑estate paralegal, you will assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions—including documentation, due diligence, closing and post‑closing activities for acquisitions, dispositions, financing and leasing. You will be a member of the firm’s Real‑Estate department and will report to the attorneys on your team.
The Day‑to‑Day
Review title commitments, exception documents, surveys, zoning reports and other due diligence, interfacing with title companies, surveyors or vendors.
Prepare title objection letters and negotiate title policies and endorsements.
Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists.
Coordinate and assist with all aspects of closings, including preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, signature packages, notices and other closing documents.
Attend to all post‑closing requirements, such as preparing closing indices, organizing binder, uploading documentation to shared sites, and monitoring deliveries with updates to attorneys.
Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memoranda.
Review lease agreements, property management agreements, purchase agreements and related property agreements. Draft initial documents, amendments, estoppel certificates, SNDAs and memoranda of lease for attorney review.
Review organizational and authority documents, prepare formations, obtain EINs.
Order and review UCC liens, PACER and other searches.
You Have
Minimum 5 years of experience in a fast‑paced environment with commercial real estate transactions. Law firm and in‑house experience will be considered.
A bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate (or equivalent experience).
Proficiency in PDF software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiarity with mail and calendar technology.
Strong writing, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
What We Provide Seyfarth offers competitive salary and benefits at all levels. Our culture embraces an entrepreneurial spirit, with a collaborative team that defines the client experience. We value diversity and are committed to excellence.
More About Seyfarth With over 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP delivers advisory, litigation, and transactional services worldwide. Learn more at
www.seyfarth.com/careers .
Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, and other protected categories.
If you need more information about your EEO rights, please click the EEO poster:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf .
Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Location: Dallas, TX 75201 or Houston, TX 77002.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
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Paralegal (Real Estate)
role at
Seyfarth Shaw LLP .
Why Seyfarth At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide opportunities to match. You’ll work with state‑of‑the‑art technology in a friendly and professional environment while we continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity As a real‑estate paralegal, you will assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions—including documentation, due diligence, closing and post‑closing activities for acquisitions, dispositions, financing and leasing. You will be a member of the firm’s Real‑Estate department and will report to the attorneys on your team.
The Day‑to‑Day
Review title commitments, exception documents, surveys, zoning reports and other due diligence, interfacing with title companies, surveyors or vendors.
Prepare title objection letters and negotiate title policies and endorsements.
Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists.
Coordinate and assist with all aspects of closings, including preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, signature packages, notices and other closing documents.
Attend to all post‑closing requirements, such as preparing closing indices, organizing binder, uploading documentation to shared sites, and monitoring deliveries with updates to attorneys.
Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memoranda.
Review lease agreements, property management agreements, purchase agreements and related property agreements. Draft initial documents, amendments, estoppel certificates, SNDAs and memoranda of lease for attorney review.
Review organizational and authority documents, prepare formations, obtain EINs.
Order and review UCC liens, PACER and other searches.
You Have
Minimum 5 years of experience in a fast‑paced environment with commercial real estate transactions. Law firm and in‑house experience will be considered.
A bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate (or equivalent experience).
Proficiency in PDF software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiarity with mail and calendar technology.
Strong writing, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
What We Provide Seyfarth offers competitive salary and benefits at all levels. Our culture embraces an entrepreneurial spirit, with a collaborative team that defines the client experience. We value diversity and are committed to excellence.
More About Seyfarth With over 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP delivers advisory, litigation, and transactional services worldwide. Learn more at
www.seyfarth.com/careers .
Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, and other protected categories.
If you need more information about your EEO rights, please click the EEO poster:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf .
Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Location: Dallas, TX 75201 or Houston, TX 77002.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
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