Paralegal - Real Estate Transactional

Holland & Knight LLP • Washington, DC

4d • $41 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

Holland & Knight is seeking a Transactional Paralegal for its Washington, D.C. office. The role requires strong commercial real estate experience, particularly in acquisitions and dispositions, secured lending, and related title and survey work. The ideal candidate brings transferable skills, a strong professional background, and effective communication skills.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, preferably at a mid-to-large law firm and/or national title insurance underwriter.
• Strong commercial real estate experience in acquisitions and dispositions, secured lending, and related title and survey work.
• Organizational skills to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, complex transactional environment.
• Communication skills to interact with internal staff, attorneys, management, and external clients at all levels.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work.
• Time-management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certification.
• Experience at a mid-to-large law firm and/or national title insurance underwriter.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate title and survey diligence, document execution, and closing logistics.
• Review and analyze title and survey issues and assist in resolving them, including communicating directly with title underwriters and surveyors.
• Prepare closing documents and ancillary transactional documentation.
• Attend and participate in meetings and/or closings.
• Gather, organize, summarize, and index documents from various sources.
• Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical plans, including PPO and HDHP options.
• Dental and vision plans, including coverage for domestic partners.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs.
• Dependent-care FSAs.
• Health advocacy services.
• Behavioral health and counseling resources for family members.
• 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• Backup dependent care.
• Senior-care planning support.
• Resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
• Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior