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Real Estate Paralegal

Continental Properties Company, Inc Nov 07,2017 Location Menomonee Falls WI
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In-House

Legal Staff

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Real Estate

Min 1 yrs required

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Seeking a talented and dedicated Real Estate Paralegal!

Continental Properties Company, Inc. is looking for the absolute best and brightest to join our team of dedicated professionals as a Legal Development Associate (Paralegal) in our home office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

This position works closely with our company attorneys to facilitate a wide variety of activities associated with commercial real estate development transactions.  In this position you will have the opportunity to assist with transactions from the initial letter of intent through purchase, financing, development, stabilization and refinancing or sale.

What you will do:

  • Analyze title commitments and negotiate title exceptions and endorsements
  • Evaluate land surveys and work with surveyors on title exceptions
  • Participate extensively in the property closing process
  • Draft leases and purchase contracts
  • Analyze legal documents and prepare basic legal instruments (e.g., lease abstracts, easements, exhibits, etc.)
  • Prepare critical date lists for all purchase agreements and leases and confirm all critical date events for assigned team(s)

 

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to produce clear, succinct and effective written work, will be highly organized and able to manage a multitude of priorities with competing deadlines, enthusiastic about working hard and learning our business, and will openly embrace change and be able to adapt to new challenges. 

What we need:

  • Minimum of one (1) year paralegal experience in a real estate environment; open to additional experience with compensation commensurate to years’ experience
  • Post-secondary degree preferred, but not required
  • Experience handling real estate closings
  • Proven track record of success in the review and analysis of title commitments and surveys
  • Ability to analyze and draft legal documents

 

Still Undecided?

Continental is a great place to work, as shown by our five consecutive Top Workplace awards. Here are some of the reasons that our employees vote for us as a Top Workplace:

  • Exceptional company culture that encourages innovation and empowers all team members to act as leaders by providing the opportunities, training, and tools critical to achieving a successful and meaningful career
  • Industry-leading compensation and benefits package including Gold and Platinum Medical Plan options, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement, 401(k) with company match and company provided life and disability insurance
  • A world-class work environment with potential for long-term growth and advancement in the industry, paid professional memberships and professional activities (conferences and workshops) and a tuition and certification reimbursement program 
  • Paid holidays and generous vacation time; summer hours in August (home office closes at 12 p.m. each Friday with full pay for the day)
  • Participation in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards employees based on the success of the company as measured against clearly defined goals
  • For employees who are interested, regular offsite gatherings coordinated by employees. Company sponsored lunches on a monthly basis
  • Strong communication between executive management and team members, including interactive quarterly lunch discussions on strategic progress and annual “State of the Company” meeting

 

Continental Properties Company, Inc. is a proven, dynamic and diverse national real estate development company. Over our 38-year history, we have grown from a small real estate company to a major presence in the development industry.  Continental is committed to providing the best benefits in the business and fostering a collegial environment where autonomy and teamwork intersect to create the opportunity for you to do what you do best every day.

Do you have talent, ambition and drive? Are you interested in working with highly capable, collegial, and professional people who respect and appreciate the contributions of others?  If so, please submit your resume and cover letter today!

 

 Continental Properties Company, Inc. is a proven, dynamic and diverse national real estate development company. Over our 38 year history, we have grown from a small real estate company to a major presence in the development industry.  Continental is committed to providing the best benefits in the business and fostering a collegial environment where autonomy and teamwork intersect to create the opportunity for you to do what you do best every day. 

Do you have talent, ambition and drive? Are you interested in working with highly capable, collegial, and professional people who respect and appreciate the contributions of others?  If so, please submit your resume and cover letter today!

 

Continental Properties Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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Continental Properties is a national developer, owner and operator of apartment home properties across the country.