Paralegal - Real Estate Transactional

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office.

We are seeking a Transactional Paralegal to join our team. The candidate must have strong commercial real estate experience in acquisitions and dispositions, secured lending and related title and survey expertise. Immediate transferable skills, strong professional background and good communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• •Coordinate title/survey diligence, document execution and closing logistics.
• •Review and analysis of title and survey issues and assist in resolution of the same, including direct communication with title underwriters and surveyors.
• •Preparation of closing documents and ancillary transactional documentation.
• •Attendance and participation in meetings and/or closings.
• •Gather, organize, summarize and index documents from various sources.
• •Special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• •10+ years' experience in commercial real estate, preferably at mid to large law firm and/or national title insurance underwriter.
• •Organizational skills to work independently and meet deadlines in fast-paced, complex transactional environment.
• •Communication skills to interact with all levels of internal staff, attorneys and management and external clients of the firm.
• •Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work.
• •Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• •Able to work overtime as needed.
• •Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certification a plus


The base salary range for this position is $40.60 - $61.00 per hour. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, Holland & Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), 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; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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