What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Paralegal position at LHH?
Our client is hiring an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support their expanding transactional team. This is a rare opportunity to work in a nationally respected law firm in Seattle, WA where your work-life balance is truly valued, and your contributions are recognized. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is proactive, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator. The anticipated salary for the role is between $80,000-$120,000 a year.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares a variety of legal documents including transactional closing materials, binders, title insurance policies and endorsements, deeds, bills of sale, and assignments for attorney review and use.
- Initiates and manages due diligence investigations, including municipal liens, open permits, zoning, UCC filings, bankruptcy, federal and county taxes, environmental and engineering reports, surveys, current leases, service and management contracts, and entity qualification searches.
- Drafts real estate closing statements, calculates prorations, and prepares trust receipts, wire transmittal letters, and disbursement documentation.
- Verifies wire instructions and coordinates the disbursement of closing funds.
- Oversees the execution and delivery of closing documents and assists throughout the closing process.
- Conducts post-closing tasks such as document recordation, title updates, and the preparation of closing binders and document files.
- Ensures clear and proactive communication to help balance workloads and meet deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail with the ability to anticipate and address peripheral needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of real estate transactional experience
- Experience with purchase and sale agreements, title and survey reviews, and closing management
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems (e.g., NetDocs)
- Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Benefits:
- Group health, dental, and vision coverage
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(k) plan
- 20 days PTO (prorated year of hire) 10 paid holidays
- Hybrid from Day 1 – In-office just 2 days per week
- Low billable hour requirement of 1400
- Parental leave
- Family care and wellness programs
- Beautiful downtown office featuring a wellness room, premium coffee and sparkling water, and a fully stocked kitchen.
- A true work-life balance with a 37.5-hour work week for paralegals and legal assistants.
- Backed by Big Law resources, without the pressure or hierarchy.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Salary : $80,000 - $120,000
