Real Estate Paralegal

Continental Properties is looking for an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join our team at our Home Office in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Continental Properties is a national leading developer of multifamily apartment complexes. You will report to our Legal Development Director and work with our in-house attorneys to facilitate activities associated with commercial real estate development transactions. You will assist with transactions from the initial letter of intent through closing of the purchase, financing, development, stabilization and refinancing or sale of the property.

Continental Properties embraces a hybrid working environment and you can work remotely up to 2 days a week with supervisor approval. #LI-Hybrid

Essential Responsibilities:

• Analyze title commitments, analyze surveys, and negotiate title exceptions and endorsements with title companies
• Prepare closing checklists and coordinate closing of real estate transactions
• Draft agreement, closing documents, abstracts, escrow instructions and other legal documents
• Analyze legal documents and prepare summaries
• Prepare critical date checklists for purchase agreements and monitor all important date events
• Collaborate with internal legal counsel, development teams and external title companies and law firms
• Conduct typical post-closing work, including organization of closing book index and construction closeout tasks
• Support ongoing enhancements in legal workflows

Skills for Success:

• Minimum three (3) years paralegal experience in a commercial real estate environment either at a law firm, in-house law department or title company
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate development, due diligence, and closing transactions, including extensive experience in title and survey review
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and attention to detail skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work, handle deadline pressures and sensitive information
• Ability to work well individually and also as part of a team
• Proficient in adopting and utilizing pre-existing and new technologies to drive efficiency

Why You'll Love Life at Continental:

Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace:

• Career Growth: You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
  
  
• Mental Health & Wellness: Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
  
  
• Balance: We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9-paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
  
  
• Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here!
  
  
• Culture of Belonging: The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
  
  
• Performance Incentives: Participate in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.
  
  
• Industry-Leading Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Family Support: Support your growing family with 6-weeks paid parental leave and with family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers).
  
  

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.