In-House Real Estate Paralegal (Asset Management)

Lee Hecht Harrison

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,500–$117,600 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Billing, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Processing, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Due Diligence, Estate Management, Finance, Financial Operations, Insurance Documentation, Internal Audit, Leadership, Leasing, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Paralegal, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Property Maintenance, Property Rentals, Property Tax, Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance, Rentals, Reporting Skills, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Real Estate Asset Manager (In-House Paralegal Role)

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation: $70,500-$117,600 annually

A leading national organization is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Real Estate Asset Manager to support the oversight and performance of a large, complex real estate portfolio. This is an in-house paralegal role reporting directly to the General Counsel, offering strong exposure to legal, finance, and operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of 150+ leases, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of lease obligations

  • Maintain and update lease and property records, including tracking critical dates and obligations

  • Extract and document key lease terms in asset management systems

  • Reconcile rent, CAM charges, and real estate taxes in accordance with lease terms

  • Prepare rent notices, insurance documentation, and records for new acquisitions

  • Support landlord relationships and respond to lease-related inquiries

  • Assist with invoice processing, rent payments, and financial tracking

  • Manage sublease agreements, including rent calculations and compliance requirements

  • Partner with vendors and outside counsel on real estate tax appeals and related matters

  • Coordinate with vendors on property maintenance, repairs, and improvements

  • Support due diligence for acquisitions, dispositions, and financing activities

  • Prepare reports for compliance, audits, and internal stakeholders

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and data integrity

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field

  • Experience supporting lease administration, asset management, or property operations

  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

  • Working knowledge of real estate and lease structures

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

  • Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why This Role

  • High-visibility position reporting into Legal leadership

  • Blend of legal (paralegal) + real estate asset management responsibilities

  • Exposure to a large, national real estate portfolio

  • Collaborative, cross-functional environment

  • Strong long-term growth potential

  • They offer a strong overall package, including competitive compensation, health benefits, 401(k), PTO, and a hybrid work schedule-along with a collaborative environment.

Pay Details: $70,500.00 to $117,600.00 per year

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