Job Description
At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.
Dinsmore is seeking a Paralegal at our Indianapolis, IN location who will support multiple attorneys in the Commercial Real Estate practice group.
Responsibilities
• Reviewing surveys, title commitments and exception documents
• Preparing documents relating to a variety of real estate, loan and construction matters, based on consultation with business clients and review by attorneys, including but not limited to agreements, leases, loan documents, and standard construction contracts
• Preparing ancillary real estate transaction documents such as escrow instructions, deeds, easements, owner’s affidavits, closing certificates, entitlements, etc.
• Providing general assistance in real estate, lending, construction and leasing transactions
• Proof reading legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Analyzing and summarizing documents, zoning ordinances and statutes for review by attorneys
• Working closely with attorneys to resolve a variety of day-to-day issues, and supporting a broad range of commercial transactions and projects
• Performing legal due diligence
• Multi-tasking and prioritizing work assignments to consistently provide high-quality work product within stated deadlines
Requirements
• College degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant work experience
• 3-5 years as a real estate paralegal
• Ability to perform high quality, billable work
• Proficiency with government and regulatory online tools
• High attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and confidentially with a variety of personalities from all levels of an organization
• Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Independent, action-oriented thinker who will successfully undertake and complete projects and major tasks with limited supervision and work with other personnel as a team
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence and professionalism
• Must be dependable and hardworking team player
• Ability to prioritize work
Equal Opportunity Employer
