Paralegal - Real Estate and Funds

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape. 

• Prepare for and assist supervising attorneys with due diligence and the closing of various real estate transactions.
• Prepare closing checklists, file folders and arrange for the duplication and distribution of documents and closing binders.
• Perform title, zoning and survey reviews, title objection letters, responses to title objection letters, abstract title documents and leases, negotiate estoppels and SNDA and other similar action items.
• Interact with clients, counterparties, title companies, surveyors, service companies and government agencies.
• Prepare and file UCC documents, transfer tax forms and similar governmental filings.
• Order and review searches for title, violations, liens and arrange PZR and similar reports and searches through service companies.
• Conduct entity searches, file and/or prepare formation documents (articles of incorporation, articles of organization, by-laws, organizational minutes, etc.), resolutions, consents, notices, qualifications, and dissolutions.
• Prepare and arrange for transmittal of correspondence, legal documents etc. Follow up to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Organize and maintain client files in compliance with Firm procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (paralegal certificate is a plus).
• 3+ years of commercial real estate experience in a law firm.
• Complete understanding of Real Estate law and legal procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Notary Public license a plus.
• Flexibility to work overtime.

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

Pay Transparency Range:

The anticipated full-time annualized salary range ($95,000 - $160,000).

In general, employers are not permitted to make unsolicited neutral statements about criminal background checks before a conditional offer, including statements noting the employer's compliance with laws protecting applicants with criminal histories such as "Applicants' criminal history will be considered consistent with the requirements of the New York City Fair Chance Act".

King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law. 

We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.