Taligent, LLC. · 11 hours ago
Real Estate Paralegal
Taligent LLC is partnering with a highly respected law firm in St. Louis to find an experienced Real Estate Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support a sophisticated commercial real estate practice. This role involves providing comprehensive support in complex real estate transactions, including contract management and closing coordination.
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys with all phases of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development, and redevelopment
Order, review, and analyze title commitments, surveys, and related exception documents
Identify and help resolve title and survey issues in coordination with attorneys, title companies, and surveyors
Draft, revise, and organize a wide range of real estate documents, including: Purchase and sale agreements, Easements and REAs, Covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), Declarations and closing checklists, LLC/LLP agreements, Closing documents (deeds, affidavits, FIRPTAs, resolutions, assignments, etc.), Leases, amendments, SNDAs, estoppels, and related correspondence
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with legal and client requirements
Manage due diligence processes, including collecting, organizing, and analyzing property documentation
Coordinate real estate closings with attorneys, clients, lenders, and title companies
Support post-closing documentation and follow-up
Communicate with clients, brokers, lenders, and vendors to gather information and provide updates
Maintain organized files, databases, and transaction tracking
Assist with document formatting, drafting, and use of firm-provided legal technology and AI tools
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting commercial real estate transactions in a law firm or in-house legal environment
Strong familiarity with title and survey review, lease abstraction, easements, and closing documentation
Understanding of commercial real estate workflows, including leasing, financing, and development (experience with retail centers, REAs, or anchor tenants is a plus)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with legal or real estate software tools is preferred
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
Preferred
Experience with legal or real estate software tools
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.