Dentons US LLP is recruiting a Legal Intern for its Real Estate practice group in New York City. This role provides direct exposure to law and business through hands-on client work under the direction of lawyers and paraprofessionals.
What You'll Do
- Assist with preparation and proofing of transactional documents, including creating signature pages, updating footers, and creating PDFs.
- Facilitate coordination of entity and property due diligence.
- Prepare synopsis of parties and funding descriptions for real estate transactions.
- Follow up on recorded documents and title policies, managing distribution to custodians.
- Prepare closing indexes and binders and ensure post-closing obligations are met.
- Establish and maintain electronic client files using the firm's document management system.
- Review and analyze legal agreements, preparing abstracts upon request.
- Perform research on factual issues and assist in preparing legal analysis.
- Monitor and report on key industry developments.
What We're Looking For
- Ability to work in a professional, fast-paced legal team environment and interact with clients and colleagues at all levels.
- A proactive work ethic with the ability to anticipate assignment needs and respond accordingly.
- A professional self-starter who provides superior client service with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent critical thinking, organizational, decision-making, writing, and research skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PDF creation tools.
- Availability to work overtime to support business needs when necessary.
Technical Stack
- MS Word
- Excel
- PDF creation tools
Team & Environment
Works under the direction of assigned practice group lawyers and/or paraprofessionals.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k and profit sharing
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Discretionary bonuses
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in New York City.
Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
