Paralegal - Real Estate (Chicago)

McDonald Hopkins LLC is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal to join our Chicago office. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to play a key role in a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment, supporting our real estate and corporate transactions team. The firm offers a hybrid work schedule, with employees working onsite three days per week and remotely two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare client correspondence, real estate contracts, and transactional documents
• Conduct legal research related to real estate law, regulations, and compliance matters
• Prepare and manage closing documents
• Support corporate transactions by drafting and managing agreements, contracts, corporate records, loan documents, and financial filings
• Assist with regulatory compliance, audit responses, and preparation of required reports
• Monitor and respond to legal notices; ensure deadlines and documentation requirements are met
• Perform general paralegal duties including legal research, document management, and administrative support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a real estate and/or corporate paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Westlaw, 3E, and I-Manage preferred
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet transactional deadlines

Benefits

McDonald Hopkins LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan, and paid time off

Compensation Range

$100,000 - $120,000