Real Estate Paralegal

Chelsea Search GroupReston, VirginiaOn-siteFull-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 15 hours ago

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About this role

Real Estate Paralegal
Position Responsibilities :

- Assist with real estate transactions from inception to closing. Transactions include Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, and Loans.

- Manage and coordinate due diligence reviews.

- Conduct title and survey review.

- Coordinate escrow activities.

- Obtain and review all reports, including surveys and UCC searches.

- Review leases, service contracts, and management contracts.

- Search county land records and tax assessment databases to obtain information on ownership, lenders, existing liens, and easements.

- Create a closing checklist, prepare and review executable closing documents, and monitor post-closing items.

- Draft necessary correspondence and assist with the preparation of other documents as required.

- Coordinate with Service Companies to obtain client organizational documents such as Good Standing Certificates, Articles of Formation, and Certificate of Incorporation.

- Draft lease amendments and summaries.

- Other tasks assigned by practice group or paralegal management, including the opportunity to work on pro bono matters.

Skills & Experience:
Required :

- A bachelor's degree.

- 1-3 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience.

- Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.

- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy, and tact when under pressure.

- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.

To Apply : Please email your resume to: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])