Paralegal -Real Estate & Affordable Housing

Ultimate Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid parental leave + generous PTO

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support complex real estate transactions in Washington, DC. This role requires a detail-driven paralegal with 1-2+ years of experience, preferably in transactional work. You will manage checklists, timelines, and support submissions, all while maintaining communication with clients. The compensation is competitive, with a salary range of $90,000-$100,000 and offers a hybrid work schedule—3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of paralegal experience, preferably transactional.
• Experience with large document submissions or complex legal processes.
• Familiarity with affordable housing, real estate, or LIHTC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage checklists, timelines, and document flow for real estate transactions.
• Coordinate HUD and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare and manage closing documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support complex, high‑impact real estate and affordable housing transactions in its Washington, DC office. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑driven, proactive paralegal who thrives in a fast‑paced transaction environment and wants to grow in the affordable housing and real estate finance space.

What You'll Do

• Manage checklists, timelines, and document flow for complex real estate transactions
• Coordinate HUD and regulatory submissions
• Support mixed‑finance, affordable housing, nonprofit, and LIHTC matters
• Handle due diligence: lien/judgment searches, vendor coordination, and document reviews
• Assist with entity formations and maintenance
• Prepare, proofread, organize, and manage closing documents
• Review title commitments/surveys and work with title companies through recordation
• Lead closing logistics: signature packages, execution coordination, attendance, and post‑closing binders
• Monitor deadlines and keep attorneys, clients, and deal teams informed
• Provide support and workflow direction to legal assistants

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-2+ years of paralegal experience (transactional experience preferred)
• Experience with large document submissions or complex legal processes
• Familiarity with affordable housing, real estate, or LIHTC is a plus
• Strong organizational, analytical, and proofreading skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage competing deadlines with precision

Skills That Make You Successful

• Impeccable attention to detail
• Strong time and project management
• Clear, professional communication
• Collaborative team mindset
• Client‑focused, proactive problem solver

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000-$100,000 base salary (DOE)
• Overtime paid at time‑and‑a‑half
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• FSA options & EAP
• Paid parental leave + generous PTO
• Pre‑tax transit benefits
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days remote

How to Apply

Submit your resume, cover letter, transcript, and a 2‑5 page writing sample.

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