Real Estate Development Associate Jobs in Minnesota

Summary

Stinson LLP is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join our Minneapolis office. This position works directly with attorneys and clients on complex commercial real estate transactions throughout Minnesota and across the United States, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, development, title analysis, due diligence, corporate matters, and closings.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoys managing multiple complex transactions in a collaborative law firm environment, while providing exceptional client service. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with attorneys, clients, lenders, title companies, surveyors, governmental agencies, and other professionals on a wide variety of commercial real estate matters.

Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

Required Education & Experience

• Completion of either of the following:
• Bachelor's degree OR (a) Associate of Arts degree and not less than one year of in-house training as a Paralegal Assistant or Paralegal Intern, or (b) one to five years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney or Senior Paralegal, demonstrating a superior command of the skills necessary to be a Paralegal;
• AND, in addition to (a) or (b), Completion of an educational program for Paralegals that has been approved by the American Bar Association ("ABA") or offered by an accredited institution which is in substantial compliance with ABA guidelines for the approval of Paralegal programs is preferred.
• Five or more years of commercial real estate paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, title matters, and closing procedures.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with AI, Microsoft Office and online legal, title, and public records research tools.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Experience in a law firm, title insurance company, or sophisticated in-house real estate legal department preferred.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Paralegal (75%)
  • Transaction Management
  • Assist attorneys with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development.
  • Manage multiple transactions simultaneously from initial due diligence through closing and post-closing matters.
  • Prepare and maintain transaction checklists, closing schedules, and deadline memoranda.
  • Coordinate transaction closings and organize all closing documents and deliverables.
  • Review settlement statements and closing documentation for accuracy.
  • Title and Due Diligence
  • Review title commitments, title policies, surveys, zoning reports, tax records, and other due diligence materials
  • Analyze legal descriptions to identify boundary issues, easements, encroachments, and other matters affecting title.
  • Prepare title objection letters and assist attorneys in resolving title and survey issues.
  • Conduct title, lien, UCC, entity, and public records searches in Minnesota and other jurisdictions.
  • Research ownership, legal descriptions, title history, and other real estate matters using public records and online resources.
  • Apply knowledge of Minnesota Title Standards and applicable recording requirements in reviewing and clearing title.
  • Document Preparation
  • Prepare deeds, easements, leases, purchase agreements, closing documents, loan documents, organizational consents, and other transaction documents.
  • Prepare conveyance documents in accordance with applicable state law.
  • Assist with preparation and organization of closing binders and post-closing documentation
  • Minnesota Real Estate Practice
  • Assist with quiet title actions, initial title registration proceedings, proceedings subsequent, and other Minnesota-specific title matters.
  • Prepare pleadings and supporting documentation for title clearance proceedings.
  • Monitor filing deadlines and coordinate service, hearings, and related procedural requirements.
  • Client Service and Project Management
  • Serve as a primary point of contact with clients, lenders, title companies, surveyors, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel regarding transaction logistics.
  • Maintain regular communication with attorneys and clients regarding transaction status, deadlines, and outstanding items.
  • Anticipate attorney and client needs and proactively identify issues requiring attention.
  • Coordinate effectively with Legal Administrative Assistants, Case Clerks, and other support personnel to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Ensure all work product is accurate, organized, and completed in a timely and professional manner.
• General and Administrative (25%)
  • Time entry, scanning, e-mailing, etc.
  • Assist in Firm marketing for practice area.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Billable Expectations

• Meet billable hour requirement for paralegals of 1550 per year.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Professional communication and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and high-quality work product.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

Infrequent travel required, as necessary.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast-paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Why Stinson?

At Stinson, our Real Estate practice is consistently recognized for handling complex commercial real estate transactions for developers, institutional lenders, Fortune 500 companies, investors, and other prominent clients throughout the United States. Our paralegals are integral members of our transaction teams, working directly with attorneys and clients on meaningful, high-profile matters while enjoying a collaborative culture, professional development opportunities, and the support needed to build a long-term career.

EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Benefits & Compensation

At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our employees. We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Program, and Caregiving Support Concierge Services
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and paid leave for sick and safe time, parental, and military
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child, elder, and pet care, and an employee discount program

The salary range for this role is $75,000 – $92,000. The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual’s unique qualifications and experience.

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