Commercial Real Estate Paralegal – Chicago

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Commercial Real Estate Paralegal – Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

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Direct (Permanent) Full Time

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$ 90,000 - $ 120,000 per year

Chicago, Illinois

Direct (Permanent) Full Time

$ 90,000 - $ 120,000 per year

January 22, 2026

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Job ID: L01110-MJR_1769100571

January 22, 2026

Job ID: L01110-MJR_1769100571

Job Summary

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We are searching for a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join a mid-sized law firm! This is a full-time, permanent position offering a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in office), a standard 40-hour workweek, comprehensive benefits, and competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10 years of commercial real estate experience, gained in a law firm environment
  • Strong background supporting commercial real estate transactions
  • Advanced knowledge of title and survey review and real estate due diligence
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive paralegal support across all phases of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financings, and development matters
  • Support transactions from initial drafting through closing and post-closing, ensuring accuracy, organization, and adherence to deadlines
  • Review, analyze, and summarize title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and other due diligence materials, and coordinate resolution of title and survey issues
  • Assist attorneys with the preparation, review, and organization of transaction documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, easements, and closing deliverables
  • Manage closing logistics and mechanics, including preparing and maintaining closing checklists, coordinating signatures, and liaising with clients, lenders, and opposing counsel
  • Handle post-closing tasks, including recording, document distribution, and maintenance of transaction files
  • Communicate and coordinate with third parties as needed, including title companies, surveyors, lenders, opposing counsel, and regulatory agencies
  • Track and manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced law firm environment
  • Serve as a key resource to attorneys by proactively identifying issues and supporting efficient deal execution

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

L01110-MJR_1769100571

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About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

We look forward to working with you.

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