Real Estate Case Assistant

Cooley LLP • Reston, VA

12d • $64,480 - $68,640

About The Position

Cooley is seeking a Real Estate Case Assistant Position summary: The Case Assistant (Real Estate) is responsible for providing organizational and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in the Real Estate Department. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Position Responsibilities: General: Assist with real estate transactions from inception to closing. Transactions include, but not limited to Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, and Loans. Assist with and coordinate due diligence reviews. Assist with title and survey review. Assist with and coordinate escrow activities. Obtain and review any and all reports, including surveys and UCC searches. Review leases, service contracts and management contracts. Search county land records and tax assessment databases to obtain information on ownership, lenders, existing liens, and easements. Create closing check list, prepare and review executable closing documents and monitor post-closing items. Draft necessary correspondence and assist with the preparation of other documents as required. Coordinate with Service Companies to obtain client organizational documents such as Good Standing Certificates, Articles of Formation, and Certificate of Incorporation. Draft lease amendments and summaries. Other tasks as assigned by practice group or paralegal management, including the opportunity to work on pro bono matters. : Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually Input and release billable time and complete Workday timelogs on a timely basis, in addition to other administrative duties All other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Available to work overtime, as required
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal Certificate
• Advanced knowledge of Excel

Responsibilities

• Assist with real estate transactions from inception to closing.
• Assist with and coordinate due diligence reviews.
• Assist with title and survey review.
• Assist with and coordinate escrow activities.
• Obtain and review any and all reports, including surveys and UCC searches.
• Review leases, service contracts and management contracts.
• Search county land records and tax assessment databases to obtain information on ownership, lenders, existing liens, and easements.
• Create closing check list, prepare and review executable closing documents and monitor post-closing items.
• Draft necessary correspondence and assist with the preparation of other documents as required.
• Coordinate with Service Companies to obtain client organizational documents such as Good Standing Certificates, Articles of Formation, and Certificate of Incorporation.
• Draft lease amendments and summaries.
• Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
• Input and release billable time and complete Workday timelogs on a timely basis, in addition to other administrative duties

Benefits

• We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.
• In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year.
• We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

What This Job Offers

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