Transactional Real Estate Paralegal

This is a Hybrid position located in either Washington DC or Richmond, VA - 3days in office - 2 days WFH

The Paralegal will work with the Multifamily Housing Finance group and will be responsible for the review and analysis of title and survey on multifamily housing properties demonstrating a thorough knowledge of title and survey. There is a billable hours component to this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct title and survey review and analysis, specifically for commercial real estate loans, including but not limited to Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac.

• Maintain thorough and current knowledge of commercial real estate lending guidelines.

• Perform paralegal duties and responsibilities as directed by the group leader and other attorneys.

• Monitor and meet loan closing deadlines.

• Perform all assignments in strict compliance with ethical guidelines governing the practice of law.

• Demonstrate good teamwork skills within and among practice groups, offices and firm to facilitate efficient delivery of legal services.

• Maintain the firm’s official file utilizing the document management system.

• Track and record client-billable time as required meeting minimum billable hour requirements.

• Maintain and prioritize work on a daily basis and communicate if unable to meet daily responsibilities.

• Track and record both billable and nonbillable work on a daily basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate strong organizational and writing skills.

• Receive and follow complex instructions.

• Able to manage multiple assignments and a large workload in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

• Possess impeccable attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

• Be a self-starter, detail-oriented with strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills.

• Consistently exhibit a high degree of professionalism.

• Use initiative and discretion in accomplishing routine assignments with minimum supervision.

• Ability to provide quality service to both internal and external clients effectively in order to build strong relationships.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree; any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with commercial real estate transactions, specifically title and survey.

• Law firm or title company and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac experience preferred; or any

• Commercial title and survey experience, specifically American Land Title Association, ALTA/NSPS

Resumes should be submitted as a Word or PDF file.
No Google Docs

Compensation flexibility will be based on experience.

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000