Mayer Brown is an international law firm recognized for its strategic partnership and commitment to excellence. The Paralegal - Real Estate role involves supporting the Real Estate practice by drafting documents for commercial sales and lease deals, managing due diligence, and assisting with closings and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Orders and reviews title/survey documents, reviews leases, participates in closings (ranging from small single site closings to large multi-site, multi-state closings), participate in/assist with managing due diligence document reviews, record mortgages and other documents, file UCC statements, coordinate post-closing distributions and other post-closing work
- Drafts documents, correspondence, title and survey objection letters
- Keeps multiple projects on schedule for closing and meet all deadlines
- Preparation of closing binders, UCC searches and other typical real estate tasks
- Assists with administrative tasks including updating attorney case files; binders; filing, scanning, printing and organization of documents on Worksite
- Assists with closings and document preparation
- Meets the Firm’s billable hours expectations and utilization
- Adheres to best practices for daily time entry for client billable work; clock in, clock out procedures and time off requests
- Flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of CT Advantage.com, xpedite or similar computer sites/systems for the preparation of UCC fixture filing forms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
- Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed
- May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs
- Paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal
- Prior experience working in a law firm
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Back-up childcare and eldercare
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Company Overview
Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in key business centers across the Americas, Asia and Europe. It was founded in 1863, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.mayerbrown.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Mayer Brown has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 12 in 2025, 24 in 2024, 13 in 2023, 10 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 15 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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