Washington, DC

Salary Flexible – Depends on Experience

As the Real Estate Paralegal with this DC-based real estate company, you will have a unique role supporting the company’s legal department with various transactional and administrative projects. Your responsibilities will include substantive functions related to real estate deals, loan closings, leases and compliance aspects of the business. If you have prior real estate experience and enjoy the challenge of hard work in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

About the Job

• Provide paralegal and administrative support to the General Counsel and additional members of the legal team
• Assist with entity formation
• Draft and negotiate lease agreements
• Coordinate purchase, sale, and loan closings; review title and survey reports, and conduct due diligence
• Assist with additional projects and administration functions as needed

About the Culture

• This is a company that takes care of its employees and encourages a fun working environment
• Competitive pay with an excellent benefits package
• Committed to corporate social responsibility and works diligently to give back to the community

About You

• Degree and at least three to five (or more) years of paralegal or legal assistant experience required. Paralegal certificate and expertise in commercial real estate preferred.
• You are focused and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Your team can trust you to stay on top of your projects without missing deadlines.
• Detail-Oriented. You do not lose sight of the small details when working towards the big picture.
• You can juggle many tasks and assignments at once without dropping the ball.
• You are adept at rolling up your sleeves to get the job done. No task is too big or too small.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, please send resume to recruiter@hawthornelane.com.