Hybrid Real Estate Paralegal — Growth & Closings

Ballard Spahr LLP; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP in Minneapolis is seeking a Paralegal for its Real Estate Team. You will develop checklists for large transactions, manage diligence, coordinate closings, and support attorneys throughout the deal lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years paralegal experience (preferably in a law firm), a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, and title & survey experience. Strong drafting, proofreading, and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Experience in commercial real estate or finance is strongly preferred.
• Title and survey experience required.
• Strong drafting and proofreading skills.
• 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 a diverse range of post-closing matters.
• Review survey and title commitments, addressing comments from counterparties.
• Collaborate with title companies to finalize title policies and coordinate document recordation.
• Prepare signature page packets and manage the closing process among various 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 and gather pertinent information using legal research tools and public databases.
• Explore industry databases and government resources to support transactions.
• Adapt to other tasks as client needs evolve.

Skills

Growth mindset

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Time-keeping software

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP in Minneapolis is seeking a Paralegal for its Real Estate Team. You will develop checklists for large transactions, manage diligence, coordinate closings, and support attorneys throughout the deal lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years paralegal experience (preferably in a law firm), a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, and title & survey experience. Strong drafting, proofreading, and MS Office skills are essential.