Talent Acquisition LLC · 15 hours ago
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
1+ years expTalent Acquisition LLC is a nationally recognized law firm seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support its Real Estate and Corporate Transactions practice. The role involves managing complex commercial real estate transactions, working closely with attorneys and clients, and providing support across various corporate and real estate matters.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Conduct title, survey, and zoning reviews for commercial real estate transactions, including preparation of comprehensive summaries, document abstracts, title objection letters, estoppels, subordination/non-disturbance/attornment agreements, releases, notices, and related documentation
Communicate directly with title agents, surveyors, and zoning authorities to negotiate title policies, finalize surveys, and complete zoning reports; prepare title and survey memoranda
Coordinate directly with clients to obtain signatures, collect documentation, and support transaction logistics
Assist attorneys with due diligence, closing documentation, organizational documents, and the preparation of closing binders and deliverables
Support the formation, modification, and maintenance of corporate entities related to real estate transactions
Assist with commercial lease agreements, amendments, assignments, and related documentation
Draft, maintain, and distribute closing checklists and key date trackers to monitor deal progress and deadlines
Prepare, redact, and redline legal documents under attorney supervision, including organizational and acquisition/disposition documents
Organize and maintain electronic and physical filing systems for corporate and real estate matters
Advise attorneys and clients on ALTA title insurance standards, NSPS survey standards, and applicable zoning ordinances
Identify and highlight diligence issues and assist attorneys in evaluating and resolving such issues
Review recordable documents to ensure proper form and compliance prior to closing
Track post-closing title, survey, and zoning obligations and proactively ensure timely completion
Assemble execution packets, manage signature pages, and oversee electronic signature workflows through DocuSign
Provide general support across commercial real estate, hospitality assets, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and related transactional matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and equivalent relevant work experience required
Minimum of 1–2 years of commercial real estate transactional experience
Commercial real estate experience required; residential experience alone is not sufficient
Strong working knowledge of title, survey, and zoning matters related to commercial real estate
Exceptional attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
Ability to work independently, identify issues, and exercise sound judgment
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with attorneys, clients, and external vendors
Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others
Collaborative and professional approach when working with diverse internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
Experience with document and transaction tools such as DocuSign, PDF editing software, and document comparison platforms
Preferred
Experience reviewing due diligence materials for commercial real estate closings, including title, survey, and zoning (large law firm experience preferred)
Experience supporting acquisitions and entity formation in transactional contexts strongly preferred
Company
Talent Acquisition LLC
JMS Talent Acquisition has been supplying national clients with recruiting and employment consulting services for more than 20 years and has acquired the network and experience to open doors for our candidates and the expertise to find that stellar hire for our clients.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Paul P.
Senior Recruiting Partner
Rachel Boyer
Senior Managing Partner
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