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Legal Staff Paralegal in Seattle, WA

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Oct 11,2021 Jul 21,2021 Location Seattle WA
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Real Estate

Min 5 yrs required

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Paralegal – Real Estate DUTIES: Analyze title documents, real property legal descriptions, and surveys; prepare title and survey summaries; identify and recommend title endorsements and removal of or changes to title exceptions, and coordinate with title companies regarding title insurance policy issues and satisfaction of closing conditions. Prepare title objection letters and seller response letters. Manage due diligence activities, including creating and monitoring due diligence checklists. Conduct UCC and other searches and analyze results; request entity documents. Assist in the preparation of real estate documents, exhibits, and schedules. Manage and coordinate closings. Address post-closing matters and oversee the preparation of closing books. Provide assistance with real estate aspects of litigation and estate planning matters as requested. Accurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with established deadlines. Promptly submit accurate records of hours worked. Accept and perform other tasks as assigned

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a Bachelor’s degree or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill. Must have 5+ years of experience as a real estate paralegal. Experience in land use and zoning matters, including experience in communicating with government officials, is ideal. Should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in both loan and purchase/sale transactions; a highly developed skills in time and task management; a high level of attention to detail with a view to thoroughness and accuracy; strong analytic and post-college level writing skills; strong command of the English language including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form, and style; advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computerized business applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) as well as legal research and document retention databases; willingness to learn and adapt to new technology, software programs, and upgrades; ability and willingness to communicate and handle stressful situations in a professional, calm, courteous manner; ability to work effectively in a team-oriented service environment; and availability and willingness to work overtime as needed or requested.

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