Patel Anderson LLP is seeking a motivated paralegal to join the firm’s commercial real estate practice in the position of Paralegal – Commercial Real Estate. Must have 3+ years of prior experience in real estate, financing, corporate, and other transactional legal work. Our commercial real estate practice routinely handles a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including (i) leasing and purchase-and-sale transactions with respect to raw land, improved property, hotels, office buildings, multifamily projects, shopping and retail centers, restaurants, and gas stations; (ii) real estate finance transactions, including real estate loans, construction loans, and loan assignments; and (iv) franchise document review, counseling and dispute resolution. The candidate must have sufficient knowledge to assist in commercial transactions from the letter of intent stage to post-closing. Responsibilities: • Assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions from contracts and loan commitments through closing and post-closing. • Prepare closing checklists, critical dates timelines, title commitments, title policies, closing statements, title and other affidavits, entity authorizations, customary closing documentation, etc. • Assist with commercial real estate due diligence, including title and survey reviews, title objection letters, lease reviews, municipal lien searches, and UCC, judgment, litigation, and lien searches. • Preparing ancillary legal documents in all aspects of a commercial transaction. • Preparing and filing formation documents of all types of corporate entities including charter documents, organizational consents, bylaws, company agreements, partnership agreements, obtaining EIN’s, and qualification in applicable state jurisdictions. • Monitoring and reviewing transactional documents for the purpose of preparing and updating the closing checklist to track the status of transactional documents and the progression of the transaction. • Analyzing corporate documents to determine jurisdictions in which to conduct searches for UCC-1 financing statements; federal and state tax liens; furniture, fixtures, and judgment liens; bankruptcy filings; and federal, state, and county litigation filings. • Coordinating requests between multiple parties, stakeholders, and vendors by way of consistent communication with clients, claims, and full partnership with an attorney through the end of the transaction. • Prepare initial draft of agreements, corporate entity documents, leases, financing statements, purchase, and property management agreements, as well as title abstracts, summaries, and commitments, as required. • Making sure that all tasks/activities assigned are completed within the given deadline. • Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes. • Prepare and submit closing binders and assist with other aspects of the transactions as needed, both locally and nationally. • Prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence. • Coordinate and schedule calendars. Ensuring the safety and maintenance of client confidentiality. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Skills Competencies : • Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff. • Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context. • Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, and ability to learn new technology quickly. • Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision. • Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. • Must possess exceptional communication skills (oral and written) • Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills • Ability to work with supervising attorney to develop strategies for a transaction • Dependable, ethical, and trustworthy Qualifications: • Minimum 3 years of prior experience in commercial real estate transactions, commercial title insurance, corporate, and other transactional legal work. • Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certification preferred; equivalent experience considered • Proficiency using Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required • Current Notary Public Commission or ability to obtain Notary Public Commission preferred Compensation: $50,000 - $70,000 yearly

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions from contracts and loan commitments through closing and post-closing. • Prepare closing checklists, critical dates timelines, title commitments, title policies, closing statements, title and other affidavits, entity authorizations, customary closing documentation, etc. • Assist with commercial real estate due diligence, including title and survey reviews, title objection letters, lease reviews, municipal lien searches, and UCC, judgment, litigation, and lien searches. • Preparing ancillary legal documents in all aspects of a commercial transaction. • Preparing and filing formation documents of all types of corporate entities including charter documents, organizational consents, bylaws, company agreements, partnership agreements, obtaining EIN’s, and qualification in applicable state jurisdictions. • Monitoring and reviewing transactional documents for the purpose of preparing and updating the closing checklist to track the status of transactional documents and the progression of the transaction. • Analyzing corporate documents to determine jurisdictions in which to conduct searches for UCC-1 financing statements; federal and state tax liens; furniture, fixtures, and judgment liens; bankruptcy filings; and federal, state, and county litigation filings. • Coordinating requests between multiple parties, stakeholders, and vendors by way of consistent communication with clients, claims, and full partnership with an attorney through the end of the transaction. • Prepare initial draft of agreements, corporate entity documents, leases, financing statements, purchase, and property management agreements, as well as title abstracts, summaries, and commitments, as required. • Making sure that all tasks/activities assigned are completed within the given deadline. • Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes. • Prepare and submit closing binders and assist with other aspects of the transactions as needed, both locally and nationally. • Prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence. • Coordinate and schedule calendars. Ensuring the safety and maintenance of client confidentiality. • Perform other related duties as assigned.Skills Competencies: • Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff. • Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context. • Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, and ability to learn new technology quickly. • Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision. • Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. • Must possess exceptional communication skills (oral and written) • Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills • Ability to work with supervising attorney to develop strategies for a transaction • Dependable, ethical, and trustworthy