Real Estate Paralegal

Larson Maddox; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support acquisition, disposition, and management of real property across the United States. You will be part of a collaborative legal team focused on managing complex transactions, mitigating risk, and supporting business objectives.

You'll coordinate transactions from initiation through closing, partnering with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, title companies, and other third parties, with exposure to large-scale and routine real estate

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting real estate transactions within a law firm, title company, corporate legal department, or similar environment.
• Ability to manage multiple real estate transactions from inception through closing with limited supervision.
• Experience reviewing and drafting transactional documents and supporting negotiations under attorney supervision.
• Knowledge of title matters, legal descriptions, surveys, and related real estate documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems, transaction management platforms, or data rooms.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, business stakeholders, outside counsel, and external service providers.
• Self-motivated professional who can work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and prepare transactional documents related to real estate matters, including land acquisitions, land sales, easements, and other property transactions.
• Serve as transaction coordinator for assigned matters, managing all phases of the transaction lifecycle.
• Review title commitments, surveys, legal descriptions, title exceptions, and encumbrances; identify risks and assist with title objection and curative processes.
• Support due diligence activities involving title, survey, environmental, access, mineral, easement, and other real property-related issues.
• Prepare closing documents for execution and coordinate signatures, notarization, recording, and closing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage post-closing matters and resolve outstanding transaction-related issues.
• Organize and maintain electronic transaction files, data rooms, and due diligence documentation.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and support the implementation of technology solutions that increase efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate/Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic document management systems

Transaction management platforms

Data rooms

Job description

A leading organization with a significant national real estate portfolio is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support the acquisition, disposition, and management of real property assets across the United States. This role is part of a collaborative legal team consisting of attorneys, paralegals, and real estate professionals focused on managing complex transactions, mitigating risk, and supporting business objectives.

The Real Estate Paralegal will play a key role in coordinating transactions from initiation through closing, partnering with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, title companies, and other third parties. This position offers exposure to both large-scale and routine real estate transactions, with substantial responsibility and direct interaction with business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

A leading organization with a significant national real estate portfolio is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support the acquisition, disposition, and management of real property assets across the United States. This role is part of a collaborative legal team consisting of attorneys, paralegals, and real estate professionals focused on managing complex transactions, mitigating risk, and supporting business objectives.

The Real Estate Paralegal will play a key role in coordinating transactions from initiation through closing, partnering with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, title companies, and other third parties. This position offers exposure to both large-scale and routine real estate transactions, with substantial responsibility and direct interaction with business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and prepare transactional documents related to real estate matters, including land acquisitions, land sales, easements, and other property transactions.
• Serve as transaction coordinator for assigned matters, managing all phases of the transaction lifecycle.
• Review title commitments, surveys, legal descriptions, title exceptions, and encumbrances; identify risks and assist with title objection and curative processes.
• Support due diligence activities involving title, survey, environmental, access, mineral, easement, and other real property-related issues.
• Prepare closing documents for execution and coordinate signatures, notarization, recording, and closing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage post-closing matters and resolve outstanding transaction-related issues.
• Organize and maintain electronic transaction files, data rooms, and due diligence documentation.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and support the implementation of technology solutions that increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting real estate transactions within a law firm, title company, corporate legal department, or similar environment.
• Ability to manage multiple real estate transactions from inception through closing with limited supervision.
• Experience reviewing and drafting transactional documents and supporting negotiations under attorney supervision.
• Knowledge of title matters, legal descriptions, surveys, and related real estate documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems, transaction management platforms, or data rooms.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, business stakeholders, outside counsel, and external service providers.
• Self-motivated professional who can work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate
• Experience with corporate transactional work and title matters.
• Background supporting large-scale land, natural resource, infrastructure, energy, conservation, agricultural, or commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience leveraging technology, automation, or process improvements to enhance transaction management and operational efficiency.