Ballard Spahr LLP

Paralegal

Ballard Spahr LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: District of Columbia • Maryland • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per year

About the role

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive checklists for large-scale real estate transactions and meticulously track all associated documents.
  • Coordinate the submission documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and other relevant parties.
  • 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 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 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 affordable housing, commercial real estate, or finance is strongly preferred.
  • Title and survey experience is a plus.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
  • Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership.
  • Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
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Soft Skills
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