Paralegal, Real Estate

Ballard Spahr•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ballard Spahr, which recently combined with Lane Powell PC, is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth. We are seeking a high-performing and detail-oriented individual to join our Real Estate Department. If you have substantial transactional experience and want to work with a dynamic team in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you! This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in either our Seattle or Portland office.

Requirements

Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
Work collaboratively within a team environment.
Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
Proven experience managing and tracking large document submissions or transactions.
Experience in commercial real estate or finance is strongly preferred.
Title and survey experience required.
Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills are essential with exceptional drafting and proofreading skills.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, document management systems, and time-keeping software.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain comprehensive checklists for large-scale real estate transactions and meticulously track all associated documents.
Manage diligence processes, facilitate transaction coordination, and collaborate with teams to ensure successful transaction closures.
Prepare closing indices, binders, and follow up on a diverse range of post-closing matters.
Review survey and title commitments, addressing comments from counterparties.
Collaborate with title companies to finalize title policies and coordinate document recordation.
Prepare signature page packets and manage the closing process among various stakeholders.
Assist attorneys in preparation for closings and attend closings as needed.
Monitor transaction tasks and timelines, communicating progress and resolutions to the team.
Engage with vendors and agencies to obtain necessary due certificates and searches.
Conduct research and gather pertinent information using legal research tools and public databases.
Explore industry databases and government resources to support transactions.
Adapt to other tasks as client needs evolve.