A business litigation law firm based out of Pittsburgh is seeking a paralegal with 3 -5 years of experience in transactional law. Their clients range from Fortune 200 and large privately help companies to municipall entities small businesses and partnerships in a broad diversity of industries and business sectors. With each representation, their attorneys work to ensure that matters are addressed practically and efficiently, and in a manner best suited for that client.
The Philadelphia office is seeking a highly motivated and industrious Paralegal to work in the firm’s Real Estate practice group.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Managing various real estate transactions, including drafting and negotiating complex documents related to leasing, acquisition, disposition, and property development.
• Draft and negotiate complex documents related to real estate transactions, such as purchase agreements, leases, partnership agreements, and joint venture agreements.
• Draft and negotiate entity governance documents.
• Review and analyze title abstracts, title insurance commitments, title insurance policies, property surveys, deeds/deed descriptions, and property condition engineering reports.
• Conduct legal research and analyze legal issues in order to provide effective solutions.
• Represent clients in zoning review and approval matters.
• Represent clients in real estate tax appeal matters.
• Support litigation team in litigation involving real estate matters.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Stay informed about relevant real estate laws and regulations.
• Conduct due diligence and title examinations.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Handle other real estate-related legal matters as they arise, demonstrating flexibility and a comprehensive understanding of the field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• At least 3-5 years’ of substantive experience in transactional real estate law.
• Excellent academic credentials as well as strong organization, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail in all work, along with the ability to manage multiple files and to prioritize workloads to effectively meet all deadlines.
• Knowledge and proficiency in land use and planning matters.
• Knowledge of real estate tax matters and processes involving real estate tax appeal challenges.
• Knowledge of construction delivery systems and construction project agreements.
• Knowledge of title underwriting processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of management, staff, and clients.
• Forward thinking, organized, and a team player.
• Ability to independently solve problems and exercise sound judgment with minimal direction.
About the recruiter: I find great people and find them great careers. This all starts with a conversation. Along the way, we'll find it together and uncover their values, personal aspirations, and next career move. And if we don't, we'll then keep the conversation open because I want to get them there.
I'm a zealous and driven recruiter who is passionate about helping people find the fit that's perfect for them. I've grown my skills in full-cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing, business development, and human resource management. My joy in recruiting, so far, has been matching top-performing and rising professionals with the right career move within the legal industry.
If you would like more information regarding this role, please email me at sierra.ragaland@gogpac.com
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
