Part-Time Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Company: BOND, SCHOENECK & KING, PLLC
Location: Rochester
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, a law firm of 275 attorneys in more than 30 practice and industry groups, is accepting applications for a part-time Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support our Property Department in our Rochester, NY office location. The ideal candidate will have the ability to handle a large volume of work, be detailed oriented, and be able to prioritize daily tasks and responsibilities. Position Responsibilities Review Letters of Intent and Term Sheets for Purchase and Sale Agreements;
Review Purchase and Sale Agreements and prepare closing checklists;
Collect and review due diligence materials;
Prepare closing documents and settlement statements;
Review leases; prepare lease amendments;
Prepare lease abstracts;
Review loan commitments and prepare loan documents for commercial real estate loans;
Review title evidence, surveys, zoning and compliance issues;
Conduct entity searches at Department of State;
Conduct on-line research to verify property information;
Interact extensively with clients and all parties involved in sale, purchase, leasing or lending transaction;
Provide general support to firm's commercial real estate department; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be an independent, proactive, organized and diligent worker and able to work with minimal direction;
Must be able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities;
Must be able to multi-task and handle voluminous workflow, work under tight deadlines, balance multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately;
Must be able to create positive working relationships and effectively communicate with all parties in the transaction;
Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Must possess excellent writing and verbal skills;
Minimum of 3 years of commercial real estate and related experience, including a background in real estate transactions, leasing and development, with a law firm or in-house legal department (Required); and
Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent work experience (Preferred). At Bond, exceptional work product and a collegial work environment are cornerstones of our success. We are committed to the communities in which we live and work. Bond has long recognized the value, both to its team and to our communities, of active participation in and support of charitable, governmental, professional and community- based organizations. We are an EEO employer. Bond's offer of employment are contingent on: Completion of a satisfactory conflicts check Completion of a satisfactory background check Providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination

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