DLA Piper · 2 days ago
Sr. Paralegal - Real Estate
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$48.66/hr - $64.47/hr
6+ years expDLA Piper is a bold and collaborative firm that values its people as the backbone of its operations. As a Sr. Paralegal - Real Estate, you will support attorneys by performing substantive legal duties, preparing documents, and coordinating with various parties involved in real estate transactions.
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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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and/or a Paralegal certificate
6 years of paralegal experience in Real Estate law
Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle multiple projects and assignments at once
Solid technical skills are necessary to set-up, track and maintain matters
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Must have ability and experience with conducting fact gathering and analyzing information
Anticipates needs of attorneys and exercises sound independent judgment
Possess advanced knowledge of practice area rules and procedures
Must be able to identify interrelationships among cases, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities
Has a complete understanding of the interdependence of the Firm's practice groups
Excellent organizational skills required along with ability to handle multiple projects and assignments at once
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Mentors case assistants and junior paralegals
Preferred
Paralegal Certificate preferred
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Bratt
Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, US Operations
Andrew Dyson
UK Managing Partner
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