Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home flexibility

Job summary

Shulman Rogers' Real Estate Department in Potomac seeks an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support sophisticated transactions from due diligence through closing and post-closing. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in title insurance and examination, and be highly organized to coordinate with attorneys, clients, lenders and underwriters.

The role requires managing complex transactions, title opinions, and closing documents while maintaining meticulous records.

Job description

Shulman Rogers' Real Estate Departmentis seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its Potomac office. The ideal candidatewill have extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, with particular expertise in title insurance, title examination, and complex commercial closings.

This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can independently manage sophisticated transactions from due diligence through closing and post-closing while working closely with attorneys, clients, lenders and title underwriters.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and commercial lending.
• Examine title reports, ALTA surveys, and UCC searches; identify and resolve title issues.
• Prepare title insurance commitments, endorsements, policies, and closing documents.
• Coordinate due diligence, settlement statements, escrow accounts, disbursements, recordings, and post-closing matters.
• Manage multiple transactions and communicate directly with attorneys, clients, lenders, and other transaction participants.

Education and Experience:

• 8+ years of experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
• Extensive commercial title insurance and underwriting expertise, including the ability to independently manage complete commercial closings.
• Must hold a valid Title Producer License in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lending, lien priorities, and recording requirements in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication and financial skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and title industry software.
• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with affordable housing finance, LIHTC transactions, tax-exempt bonds, and agency financing is highly preferred.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package and work-from-home flexibility, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.