Real Estate Paralegal

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 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 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
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Still Undecided?

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

Continental rewards hard work!  Our total rewards package is designed to recognize individual and team performance.

• Exceptional company culture that encourages innovation and empowers leaders by providing the care, training, and tools critical to success
• Competitive base salary with superior leasing and resident renewal incentive programs
• Industry-leading benefits package including Gold and Platinum Medical Plan options, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, 401(k) with company match and company provided life and disability insurance
• A customized online training program and on-the-job mentoring to help you build upon your skillset and excel in the industry
• World-class work environment (Class A luxury communities) with potential for long-term career growth and advancement
• Generous rent discount program
• Paid holidays and generous vacation time; summer hours include four paid half days to use during the summer months

Continental Properties Company, Inc. is a proven, dynamic and diverse national real estate development company. Over our 39-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 background check prior to joining the Continental team.