Real Estate Paralegal

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Seattle is seeking a paralegal to support our Commercial Real Estate team. You will assist attorneys with due diligence, documentation, closing and post‑closing activities for acquisitions, dispositions and leasing.

The ideal candidate has 3–10 years of CRE experience, a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, and strong MS Office skills, writing and communication abilities. A firm‑wide commitment to professional development awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate.
• Strong writing, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Order and review title commitments and surveys and other due diligence.
• Prepare and administer contract dates and closing checklists.
• Review due diligence and entitlement documents such as zoning analyses and permits.
• Coordinate closings and prepare conveyance documents and closing statements.
• Attend to post‑closing requirements including binders and deliveries.
• Prepare clear correspondence and memoranda.
• Draft amendments to agreements or leases and estoppel certificates.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state‑of‑the‑art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

As a Paralegal, you will assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including documentation, due diligence, development and entitlements, closing and post‑closing activities for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. You will be a member of the firm’s Real Estate department, reporting to the attorneys on your team.

The Day‑To‑Day

On Any Given Day, You Will

• Order and review title commitments, exception documents and surveys, and other due diligence (such as zoning or environmental reports), interfacing directly with the title company, surveyor and overseeing attorney to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists.
• Track and assist overseeing attorney with review of due diligence and entitlement documents such as zoning analyses, traffic studies, noise studies, environmental assessments and permits.
• Participate in conference calls with clients, developers and landlords.
• Coordinate and assist with all aspects of closings, including preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, signature page packages, notices and other closing documents.
• Attend to all post‑closing requirements, which will require you to prepare closing indices, prepare and organize closing binders, and monitor all post‑closing deliveries and requirements.
• Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memorandum.
• Prepare initial draft documents, amendments to agreements or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease for attorney review.
• Review organizational and authority documents.
• Order UCC Lein and other searches.

You Have

• 3-10 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, including experience with acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. Law firm and in‑house experience will be considered (prior experience as a paralegal is desired, but prior relevant real estate experience will also be considered).
• A Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook or similar mail. calendar technology.
• Strong writing, organizational and communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and legal terminology

What We Provide

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

More About Seyfarth

With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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Location Specific Language

The salary range for this role is $76,000 to $ 91,000 annually, which is based on a 40‑hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Seattle. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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