At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is 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 real estate development, acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. You will be a member of the firm’s Real Estate department, reporting to the attorneys on your team, and working on exciting projects both domestically and internationally for one of our top real estate clients. THE DAY-TO-DAY: On any given day, you will: Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel on deal status and follow up Review due diligence for development projects, and work with attorneys on your team to advise the client on risks and issues Order and review title commitments, exception documents and surveys, interfacing directly with the title company and surveyor to resolve any issues or discrepancies. Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists. Coordinate and assist with all aspects of closings, including preparation of documents. Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memorandum Prepare initial drafts of various documents, including amendments to agreements or leases, estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease for attorney review. Review organizational and authority documents YOU HAVE: 5 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, including experience with acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. Experience in real estate development is a plus but not required. Top law firm or in-house experience A Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook or similar mail/ calendar technology. Superior project management skills and experience managing due diligence as part of an acquisition or lease. Strong writing, organizational and communication skills Extensive knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and legal terminology WHAT WE PROVIDE: Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our allied professionals are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 2.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 16 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/. Atlanta, GA 30309 Chicago, IL 60606 Seattle, WA 98104