Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Paralegal for our Corporate Department’s Real Estate Finance Team in our Atlanta, Chicago or Dallas 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 team is seeking a Paralegal to provide semi-autonomous, complex support to attorneys on an industry leading team representing lenders, loan 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:
Draft loan documents and ancillary documents, including: ancillary deal documents for assumptions, transfers, lien releases, certificates, resolutions, schedules, legal opinions, closing checklists
Review closing documents, including: deeds, memoranda of leases, easements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, security agreements, UCC financing statements, subordination and intercreditor agreements, assignments, loan agreements, estoppels certificates, SNDA's, resolutions, incumbency certificates, certificates of trust and opinion letter drafts
Familiarity with pooling/servicing agreements, grantor trust agreements and securitized loan documents a plus
Coordinate and manage data rooms, due diligence materials, signature packets, executed documents, and closing sets
Draft closing instruction letters and coordinate closings related to loans secured by real estate and other collateral
Review settlement statements for real estate transactions
Assist with filing and recording of closing documents and prepare closing binders
Review title insurance commitments, restrictive covenants, easements, title policies, title endorsements and surveys; prepare detailed title and survey summaries and comments to proforma lenders policies of title insurance
Order and review due diligence documents and entity formation and registration documentation
Prepare critical date lists and manage transaction calendars
Review and prepare various corporate documents, including LLC and LP agreements, bylaws, stock certificates and transfers, subscription agreements, resolutions, secretary's certificates, S election applications and tax identification number applications and articles of formation and dissolution
Provide quality control and deadline management
Provide back-up support to team, department and floor for coverage and project assistance as needed
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. The range for this position in New York and San Francisco only is $53.69 to $80.56.
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
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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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