Real Estate Paralegal – Development & Finance Pro

Nixon Peabody LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixon Peabody LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Paralegal II for Community Development Finance (CDFN) to support attorneys in managing real estate financing, partnerships, and tax credit deals. The role involves reviewing title commitments, surveys, and related documents, as well as coordinating with lenders and government agencies.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate preferred, and knowledge of ALTA standards.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of paralegal experience.
• Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and related title documents.
• Familiarity with ALTA title and survey standards.
• Knowledge of partnerships, LLCs, tax credit or partnership syndications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to learn practice support systems and conduct legal research.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in the preparation, review, and management of legal documents related to real estate transactions, financing agreements, and community development projects.
• Conduct title, survey, and document review for development and financing transactions.
• Coordinate with lenders, government agencies, and other parties involved in development and finance deals.
• Understand due diligence and its purpose.
• Conduct basic legal research.
• Create and maintain email distribution lists, closing checklists and coordinate closings.
• Prepare signature page packets.
• Understand transaction documents, their purpose and contractual provisions.
• Familiarity with the tax credit industry and related tax law issues at a basic level.
• Complete projects within given deadlines and provide status updates.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Meet deadlines in fast-paced env

Interpersonal communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Paralegal Certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

NetDocuments

ALTA/title review tools

Job description

Nixon Peabody LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Paralegal II for Community Development Finance (CDFN) to support attorneys in managing real estate financing, partnerships, and tax credit deals. The role involves reviewing title commitments, surveys, and related documents, as well as coordinating with lenders and government agencies.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate preferred, and knowledge of ALTA standards.