Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

A leading Real Estate practice group in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support complex transactions across a diverse portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys substantive work, fast‑moving deal flow, and close collaboration with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct title, survey, and zoning reviews and prepare related summaries and supporting documents
• Draft estoppels, SNDAs, releases, notices, and other transaction materials
• Coordinate directly with title agents, surveyors, zoning contacts, and clients
• Support attorneys with due diligence, closing binders, organizational documents, and entity formations
• Assist with lease amendments, assignments, and other commercial real estate documents
• Maintain closing checklists, key date lists, execution packages, and post‑closing deliverables
• Manage Docu Sign workflows and electronic/physical filing systems
• Review recordable documents and flag diligence issues
• Provide support on matters involving commercial real estate, hospitality assets, joint ventures, and M&A

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience
• Strong background in title, survey, and zoning review (Big Law experience a plus)
• Experience with acquisitions and entity formations preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Docu Sign, Kofax PDF, and Litera Compare
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work independently
• Comfortable working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Work Structure

• No annual billable requirement; paralegals bill 7.5 hours/day
• Limited overtime, primarily around closings