Law Firm
Washington, DC
Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC
Legal Staff
Min 5 yrs required
No
Job Title: Paralegal - Real Estate (Hospitality and Leisure)
Job Responsibilities:
The Real Estate Paralegal at the law firm will primarily support the Hospitality & Leisure practice group. The position involves a variety of responsibilities, which include:
- Performing and coordinating due diligence, including reviewing title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and underlying documents.
- Assisting in the preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents.
- Coordinating the closing of successful real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, debt, and equity transactions. This involves creating and managing signature page packages, delivering all documents and deliverables, confirming the contents of appropriate closing checklists, handling recording requirements at closing, and creating and assembling closing books with detailed indices.
- Preparing, reviewing, and filing UCC financing statements.
- Ordering and evaluating UCC, lien, litigation, and similar searches.
- Handling entity formation and maintenance along with related filings.
- Reviewing and assembling officer's certificates, resolutions, organizational documents, and other closing deliverables. Familiarity with drafting such deliverables based on precedent and under attorney supervision is preferred.
- Working on special assignments that may require conducting routine fact or legal research, preparing reports, and handling associated filings.
- Interfacing with firm clients and other outside entities regarding assigned matters.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor's or Associate's Degree is required, or a Paralegal Certificate with equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of real estate experience is required, preferably in a law firm setting, an in-house legal department, or a title company.
- Experience with large and sophisticated transactions is preferred, and proficiency in title and survey is required.
- Hospitality experience is a plus but not required.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision are essential.
- Superior client service and communication skills are necessary.
- The ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure is required.
- The candidate must have the ability to interact and work productively with all levels of lawyers, paraprofessionals, and business services team members.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
- The ability to maintain discretion and privacy with confidential matters and documents is essential.
- The candidate must be able to recognize and comprehend facts and legal concepts.
- Strong computer technical skills and demonstrated ability to learn new technologies are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PDF creation tools, document management software, and Elite or other timekeeping software is required.
- The ability to work overtime as needed is necessary.
Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000, based on experience. The law firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, and discretionary bonuses.
Equal Opportunities:
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
Jun 18, 2025
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