Senior Real Estate Paralegal — Hybrid & Impactful Transactions

DLA Piper; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Paralegal - Real Estate to support attorneys on real estate matters. You will draft documents, assist with due diligence, coordinate with clients, lenders and outside counsel, and help manage closings.

The role requires at least 5 years of paralegal experience in real estate, strong Word/Excel/Outlook skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, hybrid office environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years paralegal experience in real estate.

Responsibilities

• Assists with due diligence required for real estate transactions.
• Orders, reviews and analyzes title commitments, recorded documents and surveys.
• Develops, monitors and updates closing checklists for real estate transactions.
• Prepares required documents and coordinates execution and delivery of documentation to other parties’ counsel, lenders, governmental agencies, vendors, etc.
• Assists with preparation of tax related applications and works with clients to obtain required documentation.
• Prepares petitions for tax consolidation and/or divisions.
• Reviews and abstracts leases; must have extensive experience with commercial leases and be able to prepare drafts of leases and lease amendments.
• Manages data rooms and matter files.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal certificate

Paralegal Certificate preferred

Job description

DLA Piper in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Paralegal - Real Estate to support attorneys on real estate matters. You will draft documents, assist with due diligence, coordinate with clients, lenders and outside counsel, and help manage closings.

The role requires at least 5 years of paralegal experience in real estate, strong Word/Excel/Outlook skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, hybrid office environment.