Real Estate Paralegal Resume Example

Senior Real Estate Paralegal · Apex Property Group

Chicago, IL · 2020 - Present

• Managed due diligence for over $1.5 billion in commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including office, industrial, and mixed-use properties.
• Drafted and negotiated critical transaction documents, including purchase agreements, leases, and financing instruments, reducing external legal review time by 15%.
• Coordinated complex closing processes for 25+ major deals annually, ensuring seamless execution and compliance with all legal and financial requirements.
• Oversaw the review of 500+ title commitments, surveys, and environmental reports, identifying and resolving potential issues pre-acquisition.
• Implemented new document management system, improving accessibility and organization for a portfolio of 70+ properties by 20%.

Real Estate Paralegal · Lakeshore Legal Partners

Chicago, IL · 2018 - 2020

• Supported attorneys in closing 40+ commercial real estate transactions totaling over $500 million in value for corporate clients.
• Prepared and filed land use applications, zoning petitions, and municipal permits, achieving a 98% success rate for project approvals.
• Conducted comprehensive legal research on property laws, environmental regulations, and corporate structures to advise on deal feasibility.
• Managed and organized extensive transaction files, including due diligence materials and closing binders, for an average of 15 active projects.
• Facilitated client communication and managed correspondence, ensuring timely updates and efficient information exchange throughout transaction lifecycles.

ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate · Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL · 2017 - 2018

• Completed intensive program focusing on real estate law and corporate governance
• Awarded 'Outstanding Student in Real Estate Law'

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration · University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL · 2013 - 2017

• Graduated Cum Laude, GPA: 3.7/4.0
• Dean's List all semesters

Real Estate Paralegal · Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Dallas, TX · 2020 - Present

• Managed due diligence for over 75 commercial property transactions, reviewing title commitments, surveys, and environmental reports to identify and mitigate risks.
• Drafted and revised legal documents including purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, and closing statements, supporting deals valued up to $50M.
• Coordinated all aspects of closings for 30+ transactions annually, ensuring timely execution and recordation of documents, and successful post-closing administration.
• Facilitated communication between clients, lenders, title companies, and brokers, resolving discrepancies to keep transactions on schedule, reducing delays by 15%.

Junior Real Estate Paralegal · Winstead PC

Dallas, TX · 2018 - 2020

• Assisted senior paralegals and attorneys with land use and zoning applications, preparing necessary documentation and tracking permit statuses.
• Conducted legal research on property laws, ordinances, and regulations using Westlaw and LexisNexis, compiling comprehensive reports for transactional support.
• Organized and maintained physical and electronic case files for over 50 ongoing real estate matters, ensuring quick access and compliance with firm policies.
• Prepared closing binders and summaries for executed transactions, distributing final documents to all relevant parties within 7 days post-closing.

Legal Assistant, Contracts Division · Comerica Bank

Dallas, TX · 2016 - 2018

• Reviewed and organized over 200 vendor and client contracts annually, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and legal standards.
• Assisted legal counsel in drafting and negotiating standard agreements, reducing attorney review time by 10% through efficient template management.
• Managed the document execution process, securing necessary signatures and maintaining a central repository for all executed agreements.
• Conducted initial research on contract disputes and regulatory requirements, preparing concise summaries for attorney review and case preparation.

Paralegal Certificate · Southern Methodist University (SMU) - Continuing Education

Dallas, TX · 2017 - 2018

• Specialized in Real Estate Law, achieving 'Excellent' standing upon completion.
• Completed coursework in property law, legal research, and contract drafting.

B.A. Political Science · University of North Texas

Denton, TX · 2012 - 2016

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.7/4.0
• Relevant coursework included Constitutional Law, Public Policy, and Legal Writing.