Real Estate Paralegal

Reston, VA

Our Reston office is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal with 3 to 5 years of prior experience who is skilled at supporting all facets of commercial real estate transactions from inception to closing in a fast paced and challenging environment.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:  analyze title commitments and surveys; perform legal due diligence, including reviewing zoning and environmental reports, property tax records and other documents; forming and qualifying business entities in various states and preparing all associated charters, bylaws and other general corporate forms; manage transaction closings, including timelines and checklists and coordinate with internal and external parties to ensure the timely completion of all closing items; prepare closing binders of all final transaction documents; review and prepare lease summaries; and conduct factual research. Applicants are required to have a Bachelor’s degree. Success factors include: a strong academic background, excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. The applicant must be a team player and have the ability to maintain good working relationships with personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly. Overtime may often be required on short notice.