Real Estate Paralegal

THE TEAM

The Real Estate Paralegal will play a key role at Unison. We seek a real estate professional with an eye for detail who is experienced in multi-jurisdictional practice and will accelerate transactions to closing. Reporting to the Managing Director, Legal, the paralegal will work remotely full-time from their home office.

THE JOB

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Managing a pipeline of deals across the United States and updating closing checklists and trackers.
• Preparing documents and coordinating the execution of closing packages.
• Conducting due diligence, including reviewing leases, title commitments, site inspections, plats, and surveys.
• Assisting with retrieval of required documentation for real estate transactions.
• Drafting and reviewing legal descriptions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4-8 years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal, including at mid to large-sized law firm, is required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with solar/wind ground leases and/or wireless leases is a plus.
• Fluent with Office, Sharepoint, Salesforce, GIS and deed plotting software, and equipped to work remotely.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values that complement the team and company culture, including:
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Collaborative team spirit.
A love of adventure and passion for learning.
Respect for colleagues and sense of humor.