Senior Paralegal

Dechert LLP is searching for a senior paralegal for its Finance and Real Estate practice group, which is part of Global Finance. The senior paralegal will work with attorneys, but also independently, to review commercial real estate title, survey and zoning material, prepare and distribute title comment memos, and coordinate with title companies, surveyors, and zoning consultants. The paralegal will often be part of a paralegal team reviewing large commercial real estate portfolios and will work with senior paralegals managing the diligence aspects of the transaction. The paralegal will primarily work on commercial real estate transactions, often involving multiple properties, and will coordinate large deal files. Paralegals have a minimum annual billing target of 1500 earning hours.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Independently reviews title commitments, surveys and zoning reports for commercial properties.
• Prepares and distributes comment memos.
• Coordinates with title companies, surveyors, and zoning consultants.
• Organizes transactions involving multiple properties, and manages large deal files.
• Assist with drafting loan documents.
• Works with closing teams and organizes large deal closing binders.
• Assists with specific client needs, e.g. electronic document submission.
• Assists with miscellaneous projects assigned by FRE attorneys, paralegals, and/or practice group director or administrator.
• Practices and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.
• Performs any and all other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Department, Office and Firm.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Minimum of five years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal with title, survey and zoning report review skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with other employees.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate work with a high level of organization.
• Ability to think critically and analytically in a time-pressured environment.
• Systems Required: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), iManage, Workday, Carpe Diem, Box, and PDF software.

Additional Job Description

Location(s)

Philadelphia

Time Type

Full time

Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination.  The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.