We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to provide long-term contract support to a transactional legal team in Chicago, Illinois. This role is suited for someone who is detail oriented and can quickly take ownership of real estate matters, manage competing priorities with minimal oversight, and contribute across a range of legal and administrative projects. The position focuses primarily on multifamily affordable housing and commercial real estate transactions, with additional involvement in nonprofit-related work and broader legal support as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys through all phases of multifamily affordable housing and commercial real estate transactions, from document preparation to final closing coordination.
- Organize and track title materials, surveys, due diligence items, and closing deliverables while serving as a point of contact for lenders, title representatives, clients, and other transaction participants.
- Maintain accurate calendars, project plans, and task trackers to keep matters moving forward and ensure deadlines and open items are addressed promptly.
- Assist with entity formation, annual compliance filings, financing records, and legal work connected to nonprofit organizations and related transactions.
- Research property records, zoning details, tax information, and ownership history using public databases and government resources.
- Handle filings, record requests, and document retrieval involving municipal, state, and federal agencies, including occasional visits to courthouses or public offices when required.
- Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and supporting materials with close attention to detail and consistency.
- Provide supplemental support on litigation-related assignments such as background research, exhibit preparation, and compilation of court-ready binders when needed.
- Assist with administrative tasks including expense entry, receipt organization, credit card reconciliation, and other operational projects assigned by the legal team.
- Demonstrated experience as a real estate paralegal, including substantial exposure to commercial or multifamily transactions. • Strong working knowledge of transaction documentation, closing processes, and legal records management. • Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver quality work with limited direction. • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat, including advanced document formatting and comparison functions. • Experience supporting nonprofit, affordable housing, or community development matters is highly valued. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced legal environment. • Clear communication skills and a flexible approach to shifting priorities and varied project demands. • Current Illinois notary commission or willingness to obtain one with employer support. The pay range for this position is $40 to $50. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.