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Paralegal, Real Estate
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full Time
Experience
5+ years
Compensation
$75K - $92K per year
Posted
1h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
As a Real Estate Paralegal, you will manage large-scale real estate transactions, including developing checklists, tracking documents, and coordinating diligence processes. The role involves preparing closing documents, reviewing title commitments, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful transaction closures.
Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth.
We are seeking a high-performing and detail-oriented individual to join our Real Estate Department. If you have substantial transactional experience and want to work with a dynamic team in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!
This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the office in our Minneapolis office.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership.
Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.
Your Role:
As a Paralegal within our Real Estate Team, you will:
Develop and maintain comprehensive checklists for large-scale real estate transactions and meticulously track all associated documents.
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 closing 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.
What We’re Looking For:
Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
Team-Oriented: Work collaboratively within a team environment.
Required Experience:
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 commercial real estate or finance is strongly preferred.
Title and survey experience required.
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.
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5+ years
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$75K - $92K per year
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Ballard Spahr
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth.
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Paralegal, Real Estate
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • Full Time