Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal in its Atlanta, GA (Buckhead) Office. All candidates must have either a Bachelor's Degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program, and five years of prior commercial real estate experience.
Some responsibilities include the following:
Review definitive transaction agreements for acquisitions, sales, loans, and other matters; prepare critical dates memo and closing checklist; arrange due diligence such as title and survey orders; prepare title insurance commitments and pro forma title policies; draft closing documents and settlement statements under attorney supervision; form/organize entities; obtain EIN; review title findings and surveys to evaluate title and survey issues and coordinate curative steps; draft legal descriptions; arrange UCC/litigation/lien searches; coordinate delivery of final title/survey products for closing; finalize closing documents for execution; coordinate escrow closings; prepare forms to disburse settlement; E-file closing documents or prepare and send hard copy recording package to County; prepare and file UCC documentation; be proactive with pre-closing and post-closing tasks (obtain payoff letters, satisfaction of prior loans, confirm receipt of recorded closing documents, coordinate preparation of title policies, prepare e-closing binders); and constantly communicate with all parties involved in a transaction (seller and its counsel, purchaser and its counsel, lender and its counsel, brokers, title agent, surveyor).
Candidates should possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills. All applicants should have an aptitude for detail and multi-tasking; the ability to work efficiently, and to work under pressure with or without direct supervision. Each candidate must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time for different attorneys, and be familiar with computerized databases and on-line real estate services, including GSCCCA searches. Candidates must be flexible, have regular attendance, subject to firm COVID-19 protocol, and be willing to work overtime if necessary. Residential closing experience will be considered.
Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States and be a Georgia Notary Public. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply.
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