Hybrid Real Estate Transactions Paralegal

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401k with employer contribution

Parental leave

Transportation fringe benefit

Job summary

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Washington, DC, is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support high-value commercial transactions and due diligence. You will review title commitments, ALTA surveys, zoning reports, and coordinate with title companies, underwriters, and attorneys to close complex deals.

The role requires five+ years in real estate transactional work, a Bachelor's degree (paralegal certificate a plus), and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced firm environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five or more years progressive work experience in the real estate transactional area preferably in a law firm environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program a plus.
• Applicable knowledge in title, survey, and zoning review and analysis, UCC searches and preparation, and lease abstracting.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze title commitments, policies, and underlying title documents.
• Interpret and analyze ALTA surveys and zoning reports for transactional impact.
• Review and summarize declarations, REAs, and CCRs for material restrictions or risks.
• Proactive communication and coordination with third parties to finalize diligence matters on tight deadlines.
• Prepare and/or review UCC Financing Statements.
• Review and summarize UCC/lien/judgment searches.
• Manage multiple active deals at different stages simultaneously.
• Coordinate and assist with documentation for closing and post-closing requirements.
• Perform lease abstracting.
• Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.

Skills

Real estate transactions

UCC searches

Lease abstracting

Title review

Excel/Outlook/Word

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate or related field

Paralegal certificate (ABA) a plus

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Washington, DC, is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support high-value commercial transactions and due diligence. You will review title commitments, ALTA surveys, zoning reports, and coordinate with title companies, underwriters, and attorneys to close complex deals.

The role requires five+ years in real estate transactional work, a Bachelor's degree (paralegal certificate a plus), and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced firm environment.