Finance Paralegal – CRE Title & Due Diligence

Ballard Spahr LLP; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a Paralegal in the Finance department to support attorneys in closing multifamily real estate financings. You will review title, survey, and zoning documents, coordinate with title companies, surveyors, and vendors, and prepare closing checklists.

This role emphasizes due diligence, drafting summaries, and filing UCCs. Ideal candidates have commercial real estate experience with a law firm or related entity, with familiarity in Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac CME, or

Qualifications

• Commercial real estate experience with a law firm, title company, commercial lender, or related entity.
• Experience reviewing title, survey and zoning documents is required.
• Experience with Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac CME, and/or HUD-insured programs is a plus.
• A college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing title, survey, and zoning documents, including coordinating with title companies, surveyors, and vendors to resolve discrepancies and secure final title policies.
• Preparation and tracking of legal closing checklists.
• Organizing, tracking, and reviewing due diligence documents, including property level due diligence and organizational documents.
• Preparing summaries of due diligence documents, including drafting full abstracts of complicated agreements.
• Drafting routine and more complex transaction documents.
• Ordering, tracking, and reviewing legal searches from third-party vendors and summarizing issues.
• Preparing and filing UCCs and other required filings.

Skills

Growth Mindset

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Education

College degree

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a Paralegal in the Finance department to support attorneys in closing multifamily real estate financings. You will review title, survey, and zoning documents, coordinate with title companies, surveyors, and vendors, and prepare closing checklists.

This role emphasizes due diligence, drafting summaries, and filing UCCs. Ideal candidates have commercial real estate experience with a law firm or related entity, with familiarity in Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac CME, or