Real Estate Paralegal (5+ years)

Real Estate Paralegal (5 years)

• Position Locations: Seattle
• Salary: $81,896 - $122,499
• Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid

Client Description:

Our client is one of the largest law firms in the US, with over 1,000 attorneys across 18 offices nationwide. With more than a century of experience, the firm is known for its strength in litigation, business law, intellectual property, tax, labor and employment, and digital assets. It serves a diverse client base—from Fortune 25 companies to emerging startups—and is recognized for its collaborative culture, innovative legal solutions, and commitment to client service.

Position Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support transactional attorneys in a growing Real Estate team. This role will support 3–4 attorneys and involves working under attorney supervision on complex real estate transactions. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional client service. This position offers a hybrid schedule, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office, with flexibility based on team needs and workload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents for real estate transactions, including closing documents, binders, title insurance policies, endorsements, deeds, bills of sale, and assignments.
• Initiate and manage due diligence investigations, including municipal liens, permits, zoning, UCC, bankruptcy, tax searches, environmental reviews, surveys, leases, and entity qualifications.
• Draft real estate closing statements, calculate prorations, prepare trust receipts, payment documentation, and wire transmittal letters; confirm wire instructions and disburse closing funds.
• Coordinate execution and delivery of closing documents and assist throughout the closing process.
• Conduct post-closing tasks, including document recordation, updating title policies, and preparing closing binders.
• Communicate proactively to manage workload and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Previous law firm experience required; Am Law 200, leading regional, or major boutique firm experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum of five years’ experience drafting purchase and sale agreements, reviewing title and surveys, and managing closings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), and document management systems such as NetDocs.
• Advanced Word skills, including styles, track changes, and document comparison tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a transactional practice.
• Strong project management skills and ability to anticipate needs in complex transactions.