Paralegal - Real Estate

Nixon Peabody LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 77 500 - 131 500; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nixon Peabody LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Paralegal II in Community Development Finance (CDFN) to support attorneys with managing real estate and tax credit transactions, including reviewing title commitments, surveys, and ALTA standards, and familiarity with partnerships and LLCs.

Responsibilities include due diligence, document management, coordinating with lenders and government agencies, preparing closing materials, and staying current with basic legal concepts.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years paralegal experience required.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred; BA/BS considered in lieu of degree.

Responsabilités

• Assist attorneys in preparation, review, and management of legal documents for real estate transactions and financing.
• Conduct title, survey, and document review for development and financing deals.
• Coordinate with lenders, government agencies, and other parties to support transactions.
• Assist with due diligence and basic legal research.
• Create and maintain closing checklists and documentation.

Connaissances

Paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

NetDocuments

Description du poste

Job Description

The Paralegal II – Community Development Finance (CDFN) is responsible for providing support and assistance to attorneys in the management, coordination, and administration of all aspects of the practice area within established administrative procedures. Successful candidates will have experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and related title exception documents, familiarity with ALTA title and survey standards, and working knowledge of partnerships, limited liability companies, and tax credit or partnership syndications.

Location: Washington, DC

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in the preparation, review, and management of legal documents related to real estate transactions, financing agreements, and community development projects.
• Conduct title, survey, and document review for development and financing transactions.
• Coordinate with lenders, government agencies, and other parties involved in development and finance deals.
• Understand due diligence and its purpose.
• Conduct basic legal research.
• Create and maintain email distribution lists, closing checklists, and coordinate closings.
• Prepare signature page packets.
• Understand transaction documents, their purpose and contractual provisions in contracts.
• Familiarity with the tax credit industry, federal and state tax law issues and how they impact transactions at a basic level, and debtor/creditor issues.
• Complete projects within given deadlines.
• Provide status updates throughout the project.
• Coordinate projects with direct supervision from attorneys and senior paralegals on most matters.
• Stay current with basic concepts and continue education efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4 – 6 years of paralegal experience.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys and related title exception documents and familiarity with ALTA title and survey standards.
• Knowledge of partnerships, limited liability companies, tax credit or partnership syndications, a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interact with internal and external personnel of all levels.
• Attention to detail with the ability to meet varying deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in some aspects of the practice area.
• Ability to learn practice support systems, group‑specific software and other legal support websites.
• Exhibit substantial willingness to learn from senior paralegals.
• Intermediate knowledge of applications and external databases typically used within a law firm (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and NetDocuments).

Compensation

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows: Washington, DC: $77,500 to $131,500.

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above‑listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran. Nixon Peabody is committed to creating a fair workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

E‑Verify

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