Real Estate Paralegal

LHH; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

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, with emphasis on commercial real estate financing and title work from due diligence through closing and post-closing.

The ideal candidate will review title commitments, surveys, and loan documents, coordinate with attorneys, lenders, and title companies, and manage closing checklists and deadlines while handling multiple

Qualifications

• Prior paralegal experience supporting commercial real estate financing
• Experience reviewing title commitments, title reports, surveys, and title policies
• Familiarity with title clearance, escrow, recording, and post-closing processes
• Experience preparing and managing commercial loan documents and UCC filings
• Strong organizational and drafting skills
• Proficiency with Word and PDF editing tools
• Experience with document management systems preferred
• Excellent project and time management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines
• Willing to work overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Review title commitments, reports, and exemption documents for commercial real estate financing
• Identify title issues and coordinate resolution with attorneys, title companies, lenders, and borrowers
• Review surveys and legal descriptions for consistency with title materials
• Prepare and manage title letters, escrow instructions, and related correspondence
• Coordinate with title and escrow companies on document execution, recording, funding, and final title policies
• Draft and maintain loan and financing documents for commercial real estate
• Conduct due diligence searches including litigation, UCC, and liens
• Prepare UCC financing statements, amendments, continuations, and terminations
• Coordinate closings, maintain checklists, and organize executed documents
• Track deadlines through the transaction lifecycle and prepare closing binders
• Support attorneys on additional real estate financing projects as needed

Skills

CRE financing

Title review

UCC filings

Due diligence

Drafting documents

Project management

Microsoft Word

PDF editing

Document management

Tools

Microsoft Word

PDF editing

Document management systems

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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