Real Estate Paralegal

Chelsea Search Group • Reston, VA

3d

About The Position

This role involves assisting with real estate transactions from inception to closing, including Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, and Loans. The paralegal will manage and coordinate due diligence, conduct title and survey reviews, and coordinate escrow activities. Responsibilities also include obtaining and reviewing various reports, reviewing leases and contracts, and searching county land records. The position requires creating closing checklists, preparing and reviewing closing documents, and monitoring post-closing items. Additionally, the paralegal will draft correspondence, coordinate with Service Companies for client organizational documents, and draft lease amendments and summaries. Other assigned tasks, including pro bono matters, may be part of the role.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree.
• 1-3 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience.
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy, and tact when under pressure.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with real estate transactions from inception to closing, including Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, and Loans.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence reviews.
• Conduct title and survey review.
• Coordinate escrow activities.
• Obtain and review 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 a closing checklist, 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.
• Perform other tasks assigned by practice group or paralegal management, including the opportunity to work on pro bono matters.

What This Job Offers

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