Real Estate Paralegal

Considine Search; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 72,800 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

A leading real estate law firm in Reston, VA is seeking an experienced real estate paralegal to assist with transactions from inception to closing. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in commercial real estate. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $72,800.00 - $104,000.00 annually with excellent benefits including PTO, parental leave, and more.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with real estate transactions from inception to closing.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence reviews.
• Conduct title and survey review.
• Draft necessary correspondence and prepare other documents.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary

Reston, VA

Responsibilities

• Assist with real estate transactions from inception to closing. Transactions include, but not limited to Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, and Loans.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence reviews.
• Conduct title and survey review.
• Coordinate escrow activities.
• Obtain and review any and 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 closing check list, 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 as assigned by practice group or paralegal management, including the opportunity to work on pro bono matters.

Skills & Experience

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

Competencies

• 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, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.

EOE.

The firm offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program.

The expected annual pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $72,800.00-$104,000.00 annually, plus overtime and bonus. Please note that the final offer will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

The firm offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

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Salary: $72,800.00-$104,000.00 annually, plus overtime and bonus
Date Active: 1/27/2026
Exempt/Not Exempt: Non-Exempt