Job Description

Job Title: Real Estate Paralegal

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Industry: Legal Services

Pay: $45,000 – $65,000 annually (Direct Hire)

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a well-established and rapidly growing law firm. With over a decade of success and a collaborative, people-first culture, this team prides itself on a supportive work environment, high employee retention, and regular social engagement. They value strong interpersonal relationships and foster a family-like dynamic among team members.

Job Description:

We are seeking a bilingual Real Estate Paralegal to join a collaborative legal team supporting residential real estate transactions. The role offers exposure to both real estate and general litigation work, especially during seasonal fluctuations. The position is hybrid, allowing one remote day per week, and offers long-term career growth in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage residential real estate files, including preparation of documents and coordination of closings
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, lenders, and real estate agents to move transactions forward
• Review contracts, title documents, surveys, and other due diligence materials
• Prepare attorney review letters, closing checklists, and post-closing documentation
• Support attorneys in related legal matters and general litigation during slower real estate cycles
• Provide bilingual communication (English/Spanish) with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in residential real estate law
• Must be fluent in both English and Spanish
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based legal environment
• Experience with closings, attorney review, and title review preferred

Additional Details:

• Hybrid schedule: 1 work-from-home day per week (flexible each week)
• Business casual office environment

Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, bilingual legal team in downtown Chicago

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.  

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Job Tags

Casual work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, 1 day per week,

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