Real Estate Paralegal

Beacon Hill • Contract • Seattle, WA, US • $45 - $53 / hour • 2d ago

Beacon Hill's client, a top Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a temp real estate paralegal. Interested candidates are encouraged to reply to this posting with an updated resume. Those selected for next steps in our process will be contacted by a recruiter. We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: Hybrid role - 2-3 days in the client's Seattle office. Parking is not covered.

Duration: 6-month assignment with the possibility of becoming permanent

Hours: Full-time, 40-hours/week

Job Information:

Must have at least 3 years of real estate paralegal experience
Understanding of legal terminology specific to real estate practice
Experience dealing with companies
Expert level skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Internet research skills are essential
Must have good judgment, decision making and follow through skills
Needs to have persistent and effective communication with individuals at all levels of the organization
Takes initiative at handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done
High level of time management skills where they can work independently and meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions
Experience with HighQ, DropBox, Box, and/or other data room platforms would be preferred
Experience with Smartsheets would be preferred
Experience tracking their billable and non-billable time

Duties could include but are not limited to the following:

Prepare transactional closing documents, checklists, memorandums, title objection letter, post-closing memorandums, closing binders
Conduct title and survey due diligence review and analysis for complex real estate transactions
Manage electronic data room files
Prepare and update matters in Deal Tracker
Track transaction details - create and utilize checklists, monitor and follow up to ensure completion and compliance of all required documentation for real estate closings
Work with title companies to handle recordings in several jurisdictions
Investigation of factual issues using a variety of resources
Utilize firm technology and software and those specific to the real estate practice group
Maintain client, matter and practice group specific libraries in hard copy, electronic form, or both
Coordinates storage of client information with the firm's records department
Maintain all administrative standards set by the firm
Coordination and analysis of UCC, litigation, and other public record source materials

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

Benefits Information:

We look forward to working with you.

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