Hybrid Real Estate Paralegal: Closings & Diligence

Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Foothills; Morganton (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballard Spahr is seeking a high-performing Paralegal to support its Real Estate Team in a hybrid role. You will develop checklists for large real estate transactions, manage diligence, coordinate closings, review title commitments, and collaborate with title companies to finalize policies.

The role requires 5+ years of paralegal experience, a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, and proficiency in MS Office and document management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Proven experience managing and tracking large document submissions or transactions.
• Experience in commercial real estate or finance is strongly preferred.
• Title and survey experience required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills with excellent drafting and proofreading abilities.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, document management systems, and time-keeping software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive checklists for large-scale real estate transactions and meticulously track all associated documents.
• Manage diligence processes, facilitate transaction coordination, and collaborate with teams to ensure successful transaction closures.
• Prepare closing indices, binders, and follow up on post-closing matters.
• Review survey and title commitments, addressing comments from counterparties.
• Coordinate with title companies to finalize title policies and document recordation.
• Prepare signature page packets and manage the closing process among stakeholders.
• Assist attorneys in preparation for closings and attend closings as needed.
• Monitor transaction tasks and timelines, communicating progress and resolutions to the team.
• Engage with vendors and agencies to obtain necessary due certificates and searches.
• Conduct research using legal tools and public databases.

Skills

Growth Mindset

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Team-Oriented

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Time-keeping software

Job description

Ballard Spahr is seeking a high-performing Paralegal to support its Real Estate Team in a hybrid role. You will develop checklists for large real estate transactions, manage diligence, coordinate closings, review title commitments, and collaborate with title companies to finalize policies.

The role requires 5+ years of paralegal experience, a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, and proficiency in MS Office and document management systems.