{"id":130842,"date":"2026-08-11T21:21:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/l025812-mjr_1786483314-real-estate-paralegal-chicago-illinois\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T23:53:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:53:17","slug":"l025812-mjr_1786483314-real-estate-paralegal-chicago-illinois","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/l025812-mjr_1786483314-real-estate-paralegal-chicago-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Estate Paralegal"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong><a id=\"myCustomID\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com\/jobs\/job\/L025812-MJR_1786483314\">To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Real Estate Paralegal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-established Chicago law firm is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join its team. This position will support attorneys in all phases of commercial and residential real estate transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, title and survey review, financing support, and closing coordination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This role offers a 37.5-hour work week with flexibility around start and end times. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with the team working onsite 2 days one week and 3 days the next. Paralegals are eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus, and the firm provides a laptop. The salary for this position is <\/span><strong>$100K &#8211; $120K DOE<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal candidate has 6+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department. Candidates should be comfortable managing complex transactions, reviewing title and survey materials, coordinating with outside parties, and assisting with closings from start to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Skills required and Job Duties include the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draft, review, and manage documentation for real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, deeds, leases, estoppels, SNDA agreements, and closing binders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate and manage due diligence materials for commercial and residential real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and borrowings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review and summarize title commitments, exception documents, UCC searches, and surveys<\/span><\/li>\n<li 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deadlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience handling multi-property portfolios or development projects preferred<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiarity with real estate recording and zoning procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong written and verbal communication skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notary Public certification preferred<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply TODAY!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only 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