Paralegal - Transactional (Real Estate)

Our Seattle office has an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal to support transactional attorneys in our growing Real Estate team. This is a non-exempt position that reports to the Office Administrator. 

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and possess strong communication skills. A commitment to client service with strong attention to detail is essential as is excellent project management skills. This position works under the supervision of attorneys and is eligible for a hybrid work in-office/work from home schedule. The successful candidate should anticipate being in the office a minimum of two (2) days a week depending on team needs and workload. The successful candidate may support attorneys in our other BakerHostetler offices as well as Seattle based attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers excellent work and superior service to the Firm’s clients; contributes to the Firm’s reputation for excellence by providing highly efficient and effective support to a growing legal team.
• Prepares legal documents such as transactional closing documents and binders, title insurance, policies and endorsements, including deeds, bills of sale, assignments, etc., for review, approval, and use by attorney.
• Initiates due diligence investigations regarding municipal liens, open permits, zoning, UCC, bankruptcy, federal and county taxes, environmental, engineering, surveys, current leases, service/management contracts and entity qualification searches.
• Prepares real estate closing statement, calculates prorations, prepares trust receipt and payment documentation and wire transmittal letters, confirms wire instructions and disburses closing funds.
• Coordinates execution and delivery of closing documents and assists in closing process.
• Conducts post-closing work including recordation of documents, updating title to issue policies, and preparation of document files and binders.
• Provides clear and proactive communication to balance the team’s workload to ensure completion of projects within established time frames and quality standards.
• A strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate peripheral needs is crucial.
• Other duties as requested and assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate is preferred; equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for preferred education. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience drafting purchase and sale agreements, title and survey review, and managing closings is required.
• Interpersonal communication skills necessary in order to maintain effective relationships with partners, attorneys, clients, and staff in-person, by e-mail and telephone.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service and be able to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook and Excel, as well as document management systems such as NetDocs.
• Advanced skills in Word to include using styles, track changes, and document comparison programs is required.

The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $81,896.52 - $122,499.53. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to experience level, education/training, and relevant skills. 

BakerHostetler offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit program including group health, dental and vision insurance, PTO (20 days) prorated in the year of hire, paid holidays (10 days), 401(k) plan, parental leave (4 weeks, not including disability, where applicable, and accrued PTO), family care program, wellness program, life and accident insurance, and short and long-term disability. #LI-Hybrid

• $81,896.52 - $122,499.53