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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$73,658 / year median in Illinois
-5% projected decline
Job Description
- Inform Region on a regular basis regarding status of transactions and anticipate next steps
- Prepare and submit requests for approval from Region Counsel to Region/Corporate Executives on Purchase and Sale Agreements, Earnest Money Releases, Subordination Agreements, and issuance of contractual Notice of Suitability that align with the terms of the contract and are supported by financial and legal documents
- Communicate with Divisions, outside counsel, title officers, and escrow officers regarding deadlines and Region's needs
- Attend and host meetings with various departments in support of the Regions projects
- Organize and maintain daily correspondence
- Maintain Region approval workflow calendar with strict adherence to deadlines
- Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
- Ability to work overtime
- Regular and reliable attendance in-person
- Store and manage project files and archives in the company's electronic filing system
- Understand company business processes and policies to recommend necessary changes to Division and Region workflows
- Additional duties as assigned
- Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- Experience in acquisitions or real estate transactions strongly preferred
- Paralegal certificate Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
- Multiple Voluntary and Company provided