Paralegal

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Responsibilities:

• Review and prepare undeveloped real property lease agreements and the related memorandum of lease agreements.
• Reviewing, requesting, and ordering real property title searches, title reports, title commitments, surveys and due diligence searches, with an emphasis working with the title company to clear title exceptions.
• Assist with maintaining electronic files and due diligence data rooms.
• Coordinate project sale closings with all parties in the transaction, including the buyer, seller, title insurance company, opposing counsel, and lender.
• Review lease options and leases for assignment and prepare assignment and amendment agreements for contracts and leases.
• Obtain and prepare corporate documents, including authorization of the applicable parties to purchase/sell.
• Conduct public record searches of parties, including judgment, tax liens, and UCC filings.
• Prepare closing documents, including transfer documents, affidavits of transferors and closing certificates.
• Review and analyze property surveys. Prepare documentation to assist with resolving survey and related title issues.
• Track and evaluate state and local policy, incentives and regulations impacting renewable energy property tax rates.
• Support the development team in property tax negotiations and abatement.
• Embody company values and adopt best practices regarding use of company systems and process, management and leadership, collaboration, and mentoring.
• Contribute to a positive culture based on continuous learning, professional growth and development.

Requirements:

• A post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate or associate’s degree in paralegal studies and/or a paralegal certificate from a state bar association or an association of legal assistants, or equal.
• 10+ years of experience as a real estate paralegal required; an emphasis on development or purchase and sale of unimproved property and title insurance and survey-related work preferred. 
• Experience in reviewing and preparing real estate related contracts and ground leases, together with assignment, consent, non-disturbance, and other related documentation.
• Experience in drafting simple amendments to a myriad of real estate project documents.
• High level of experience with national title searches, national lien searches, UCC filings, and other matters related to real-estate transactions.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of time management and organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize/manage multiple projects at various stages of delivery.
• Demonstrated track record of success in real-estate related paralegal work, with an emphasis on development of unimproved real property and title insurance related work.
• Strong track record of successful collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Creative problem-solving skills matched with strength in executing under pressure.
• Self-motivated with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of integrity and organizational capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to manage competing priorities often across functional and operational lines.
• Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude.
• Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and fiduciary responsibility.