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Paralegal - Real Estate/Renewable Energy - Des Moines, IA
 Fredrikson & Byron | |
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, Iowa, Des Moines | |
| 505 East Grand Avenue (Show on map) | |
 May 12, 2025 | |
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Who We Are:
Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.
Overview: We are seeking a Paralegal experienced in real estate or other transactional work to support our Energy Department in the Des Moines office. This position will focus on the real estate aspects of renewable energy projects. This team member will assist and collaborate with attorneys and other paralegals to support clients in all phases of development related to renewable energy projects, including lease and easement drafting, title and survey review, and drafting curative documents. On the job training for real estate nuances relating to energy projects will be provided. Key Responsibilities Include: * Supporting and collaborating with attorneys and paralegals on the real estate aspects of renewable energy projects.
* Reviewing title commitments to confirm ownership, review encumbrances against the properties, and help identify deficiencies in underlying easement documents. * Assist with preparing drafts of real estate documents such as easements, memoranda, affidavits, and other title corrective documents. * Reviewing surveys to help identify concerns with easements and other site control documents. * Support attorneys and other paralegals with tasks relating to organizing and managing real estate due diligence for large-scale projects. * Assisting with preparation and tracking of real estate closing checklists and deliverables. * Maintaining and organizing electronic document repositories. * Collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure timely and accurate project deliverables. Our Ideal Candidate Will Have: * 3+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in real estate (including real estate closings, litigation and/or foreclosures) or transactional work. * High attention to detail. * Familiarity with online real property resources (county GIS websites; Iowa Land Records) and basic real estate legal descriptions. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Excellent organizational and analytical abilities. * Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; experience with project management tools is a plus. * Self-motivation and a collaborative, positive attitude. * Ability to be on-site in the Des Moines office at least two days per week. Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions. In addition to a highly competitive salary, the firm offers a 37.5-hour work week and a collaborative, hybrid work environment. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location. Applying For This Position: Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com. About Fredrikson: With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information. Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws. We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position at this time. | |