Real Estate Paralegal

Chelsea Search Group; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Search Group is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support transactional work from inception to closing, including Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, and Loans.

You will coordinate due diligence, review title and surveys, prepare closing documents, and assist with post-closing items while coordinating with service vendors.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree.
• 1-3 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience.
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with real estate transactions from inception to closing. Transactions include Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, and Loans.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence reviews.
• Conduct title and survey review.
• Coordinate escrow activities.
• Obtain and review all reports, including surveys and UCC searches.
• Review leases, service contracts, and management contracts.
• Search county land records and tax assessment databases to obtain information on ownership, lenders, existing liens, and easements.

Skills

Real estate paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Real Estate Paralegal

• Assist with real estate transactions from inception to closing. Transactions include Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, and Loans.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence reviews.
• Conduct title and survey review.
• Obtain and review all reports, including surveys and UCC searches.
• Review leases, service contracts, and management contracts.
• Search county land records and tax assessment databases to obtain information on ownership, lenders, existing liens, and easements.
• Create a closing checklist, prepare and review executable closing documents, and monitor post-closing items.
• Draft necessary correspondence and assist with the preparation of other documents as required.
• Coordinate with Service Companies to obtain client organizational documents such as Good Standing Certificates, Articles of Formation, and Certificate of Incorporation.
• Draft lease amendments and summaries.
• Other tasks assigned by practice group or paralegal management, including the opportunity to work on pro bono matters.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with real estate transactions from inception to closing. Transactions include Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, and Loans.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence reviews.
• Conduct title and survey review.
• Coordinate escrow activities.
• Obtain and review all reports, including surveys and UCC searches.
• Review leases, service contracts, and management contracts.
• Search county land records and tax assessment databases to obtain information on ownership, lenders, existing liens, and easements.
• Create a closing checklist, prepare and review executable closing documents, and monitor post-closing items.
• Draft necessary correspondence and assist with the preparation of other documents as required.
• Coordinate with Service Companies to obtain client organizational documents such as Good Standing Certificates, Articles of Formation, and Certificate of Incorporation.
• Draft lease amendments and summaries.
• Other tasks assigned by practice group or paralegal management, including the opportunity to work on pro bono matters.

Skills & Experience

Required:

• A bachelor's degree.
• 1-3 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience.
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy, and tact when under pressure.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.