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Mayer Brown is an international law firm qualified to represent the world’s largest corporations, funds and financial institutions in their most significant and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep business instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do. We are a collegiate and collaborative company where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence get the opportunity, support and development they need to grow, prosper and realize their greatest potential, all while supporting the company’s customer service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct and complementary strengths, innovation and collaboration across our international company. If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness and adaptability, you may be the person we seek to join our Paralegal department in Palo Alto or our San Francisco office, as a Paralegal – Real Estate.

Supports the real estate practice area by drafting documents for commercial sales/lease transactions which include escrow instructions, estoppel certificates, tenant notices, consent requests, corporate authority documents, UCC statements and attachments, etc.

Responsibilities

Basic functions:

• Orders and reviews title/survey documents, reviews leases, participates in closings (ranging from small single-site closings to large multi-site, multi-state closings), participates in/assists in managing due diligence document reviews, recording mortgages and other documents, filing UCC statements, coordinating post-closing distributions and other post-closing work
• Drafting documents, correspondence, and ownership and survey objection letters
• Maintains multiple projects on schedule to close and meets all deadlines
• Prepares closing folders, UCC searches and other typical real estate tasks
• Assists with administrative tasks including updating attorney case files. Volumes. Save, scan, print, and organize documents on the job site
• Assists with closings and document preparation
• Meets company expectations for billable work hours and utilization
• Adheres to best practices for entering daily billable client work time; Attendance and departure procedures and leave requests
• Flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to achieve company goals and objectives

Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Paralegal certification from ABA Certified Paralegal preferred

Professional Experience:

• Previous experience working in a law firm is preferred
• We are ready to train the right person

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required
• Research capabilities
• Knowledge of CT Advantage.com, xpedite, or similar computer sites/systems is required to prepare UCC filing forms
• Ability to learn new software quickly

Performance attributes:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the company and external suppliers
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively support the pressing needs of the company
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with changing priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills and ability to anticipate needs
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Practices strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Physical requirements:

• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.

The typical pay scale for this position is between $120,000 and $159,000, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills, and internal pay alignment differ from those stated.

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent a comprehensive or exhaustive list of all duties.

The Company may amend and modify this job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates an employment contract or modifies the nature of employment at will.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/AD&D insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, back-up child and elder care, and generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application and/or interview process, please email (email protected). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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