Aspen Careers, LLC · 1 week ago
Real Estate Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAspen Careers is partnering with a respected and growing Ohio law firm known for its deep impact in the affordable housing sector. They are seeking a skilled Real Estate Paralegal to support attorneys and title associates in preparing, reviewing, organizing, and filing legal and title documentation while managing transaction closings.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Natalie Williams
Responsibilities
Drafting, reviewing, and analyzing real estate and corporate transaction documents
Conducting legal, title, and survey research and providing written analysis
Reviewing title commitments and surveys and assisting in clearing title issues
Coordinating due diligence with external counsel, title companies, surveyors, and consultants
Preparing diligence packages for lenders, investors, and agencies (OHFA, HUD, USDA, etc.)
Assisting with USDA/Rural Development transactions
Forming business entities and preparing organizational documentation
Managing transaction closing files, checklists, and logistics
Communicating with clients and transaction stakeholders
Maintaining electronic and hard-copy files and internal project management systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, business law, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience as a real estate paralegal, legal assistant, or title assistant
Strong drafting, analytical, and project management skills
Experience with complex real estate documents and multi-party closings
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal/title software (LexisNexis, SoftPro, RamQuest, PACER, ORC)
Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-paced environment
Willingness to provide legal writing samples
Preferred
Large law firm experience
Exposure to land use concepts or manufactured housing projects
Benefits
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
Paid time off starting in your first year
Six paid holidays plus two flexible holidays annually
Medical and dental insurance with low monthly premiums
100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Reserved garage parking – fully employer paid
Company
Aspen Careers, LLC
Aspen Careers LLC is a female-owned legal recruiting agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with over 20 years of success working with local and national law firms.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase