Real Estate Paralegal

LHH; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established Seattle law firm to identify an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support a busy transactional practice focused on commercial real estate financing and title work.

The role involves due diligence, reviewing title and surveys, coordinating closings, and drafting loan documents. Hybrid schedule with four remote days and one in office, with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior paralegal experience in commercial real estate financing.
• Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and title policies.
• Experience preparing and managing loan documents and UCC filings.
• Strong organization and communication skills; ability to manage multiple transactions.

Responsibilities

• Review title commitments, reports, and policies for financing.
• Identify title issues and coordinate with lenders and title companies to resolve them.
• Review surveys and legal descriptions for consistency.
• Prepare and manage loan documents and UCC filings.
• Coordinate closings and track deadlines throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare closing binders and post-closing materials.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Title & due diligence

UCC filings

Document drafting

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

PDF editing

Document management

Job description

Schedule: Hybrid (4 days remote / 1 day in-office)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Description:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established Seattle law firm to identify an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support a busy transactional practice. This role will focus heavily on commercial real estate financing and title work, supporting transactions from initial due diligence through closing and post-closing. The ideal candidate has substantial experience reviewing title and survey materials, identifying and resolving title issues, managing financing documentation, and coordinating complex closings.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze title commitments, title reports, exception documents, pro formas, and title policies for commercial real estate financing transactions
• Identify title issues and coordinate with attorneys, title companies, lenders, borrowers, and other parties to satisfy requirements and resolve exceptions before closing
• Review surveys and legal descriptions for consistency with title materials and transaction documents
• Prepare and manage title objection letters, title instruction letters, escrow instructions, and related correspondence
• Coordinate with title and escrow companies regarding document execution, recording, funding, and the issuance of final title policies
• Draft, revise, and maintain loan and financing documents for commercial real estate transactions
• Conduct litigation, bankruptcy, UCC, judgment lien, and other due diligence searches related to financing matters
• Prepare, file, and manage UCC financing statements, amendments, continuations, and terminations
• Coordinate transaction closings, including maintaining closing checklists and collecting, reviewing, and organizing executed documents
• Track title, due diligence, documentation, and closing deadlines throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Prepare closing binders and ensure final recorded documents, title policies, and other post-closing materials are collected and distributed
• Support attorneys with additional real estate financing and transactional projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Prior paralegal experience supporting commercial real estate financing, secured lending, or other sophisticated real estate transactions
• Strong experience reviewing title commitments, exception documents, surveys, legal descriptions, and final title policies
• Familiarity with title clearance, escrow, recording, and post-closing processes
• Experience preparing and managing commercial loan documents and UCC filings
• Ability to identify potential title or due diligence issues and proactively coordinate their resolution
• Strong document drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, and PDF editing software
• Experience with document management systems preferred
• Excellent project management, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment and handling occasional overtime as needed

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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