Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Law Firm

Washington, DC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Multifamily Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Multifamily Paralegal is responsible for conducting title and survey reviews and analyses specifically for commercial real estate loans within the multifamily housing industry. The role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

- Conduct thorough title and survey review and analysis for commercial real estate loans, including those involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of commercial real estate lending guidelines to ensure compliance and accuracy in loan processing.
- Perform various paralegal duties as directed by the group leader and other attorneys within the department.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to loan closing deadlines.
- Perform all assignments in strict compliance with the ethical guidelines governing the practice of law.
- Maintain the firm’s official files using the document management system.
- Track and record client-billable time to meet minimum billable hour requirements.
- Maintain and prioritize daily work assignments and communicate any inability to meet daily responsibilities.
- Receive and follow complex instructions effectively.
- Utilize sound judgment and discretion in all tasks.
- Provide quality client service to both internal and external clients in a professional manner, building strong relationships.
- Daily tracking and recording of both billable and nonbillable work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The candidate should possess the following attributes:

- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with clients.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing a large workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong teamwork skills within and across the Multifamily Housing practice group to facilitate efficient legal service delivery.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Adaptability to changing assignments and priorities with readiness.
- Demonstrate initiative in completing routine assignments with minimal supervision.
- Availability to work overtime when necessary or requested.
- Consistently exhibit a high degree of professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree or any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience with commercial real estate transactions, specifically title and survey review and analysis, at either a law firm or title company.
- Experience in commercial title and survey, specifically American Land Title Association, ALTA/NSPS.
- Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac experience is preferred.

Salary Information:
Compensation for the Multifamily Paralegal position is dependent on several factors, including position, location, education, training, and/or experience. The hiring salary range is between $120, and $140,.

Additional Information:
The law firm adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status, and any other classification as protected by law.

The law firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect regarding Covid-19. This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the job's performance. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, candidates agree and understand that the law firm will process their Personal Information pursuant to the terms of the Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. For questions about data handling practices, or if you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact the law firm at the provided email address.