OVERVIEW: Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 800+ attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today’s evolving global markets.

SUMMARY: We are seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to provide legal support to assigned attorneys dealing with leases, purchase and sale agreements, financing documentation, lending requirements and related documentation. Other responsibilities will include coordinating with firm administrative personnel of intake of new clients and new matters for existing clients, conflicts clearance and monthly billing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Assists and supports attorneys with research or due diligence.
• Pulls relevant documents, proofreads papers, organizes files and creates document indices upon the closing of transactions.
• Researches and analyses real estate law sources such as legal articles, legal codes, judicial decisions and statutes.
• Facilitates all real estate agreements, purchases, transfers and special transactions for clients.
• Collaborate with title companies to ensure action items are on time to meet deadlines.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extremely well-organized with the ability to handle detailed work with accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize responsibilities.
• Team player with a strong desire to contribute to the firm’s success.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent typing skills with a typing speed of 65 words per minute.
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Excellent knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation usage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3-5 years of experience, preferably in a large law firm setting.
• Commercial real estate or transactional experience is required.
• Experience with iManage (electronic document management system) preferred.

• BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• Commuter, HSA and FSA Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
• 401k and Pension Plan
• 22 PTO Days, 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)
• Professional Development Training
• Back-Up (Family) Care Advantage and Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT: Duane Morris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact us at 215-979-1000.

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Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities or requirements. In addition, Duane Morris reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. The authority to make such changes rests with the Plan Administrator.