Corporate Transactions Paralegal

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Foley & Lardner LLP is currently seeking a Corporate Transactions Paralegal who will provide high-level service for our clients and Commercial Real Estate & Transactions attorneys. The Paralegal will provide transactional support across a range of matters, including commercial closings, lender‑side financing transactions, related corporate work, and the coordination of matters involving multiple priorities.

• Manage closing checklists, perform due diligence reviews including title and survey, and prepare initial drafts of loan documents
• Review, analyze, coordinate and prepare real estate documents related to acquisitions, purchase agreements, banking, loan and regulatory applications
• Work with title companies, surveyors, and transaction parties to resolve title and survey issues or other due diligence concerns prior to closing
• Work with lending institutions to complete closing packages, loan documents, and related payoffs and closing documents
• Prepare, analyze and summarize UCC, bankruptcy, litigation and lien searches
• Coordinate document execution; participate in client calls and real estate closings
• Manage closing and post-closing documentation, and ensure accurate records are maintained
• Research and retrieve tax and other public property records
• Administer corporate and real estate transactions and documents across data rooms
• Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time)

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of paraprofessional experience in a law firm or professional services environment required
• Transactional experience with commercial closings and financing transactions preferred
• Strong understanding of state and federal regulatory filings and working with regulatory agencies highly preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and Simplifile
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with critical thinking abilities and a high level of accuracy
• Strong attention to detail with reviewing documents, templates, and forms
• Excellent organizational skills and time management with ability to meet deadlines; able to work effectively under pressure on time-sensitive projects #LI-Onsite

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.

Jacksonville: $77,500 - $108,500