Multifamily Paralegal

Overview

This position supports the Multifamily Housing Finance Group. The group represents lenders active in the multifamily housing industry, focused on closing loans secured by multifamily projects and delivering those loans to secondary market investors.

The Multifamily Paralegal will work with the Multifamily Housing Finance group and will review and analyze title and survey for multifamily housing properties, demonstrating thorough knowledge of title and survey. This role includes a billable hours component.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct title and survey review and analysis for commercial real estate loans, including loans associated with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
• Maintain current knowledge of commercial real estate lending guidelines.
• Perform paralegal duties and responsibilities as directed by the group leader and other attorneys.
• Monitor and meet loan closing deadlines.
• Perform all assignments in strict compliance with ethical guidelines governing the practice of law.
• Maintain the firm’s official files using the document management system.
• Track and record client-billable time as required to meet minimum billable hour requirements.
• Maintain and prioritize daily workload; communicate if unable to meet daily responsibilities.
• Track and record both billable and nonbillable work daily.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment across practice groups, offices, and the firm.
• Ability to receive and follow complex instructions.
• Capacity to juggle multiple assignments in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Impeccable attention to detail, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and priorities.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Consistent professionalism.
• Initiative in completing routine assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing a large workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide quality service to internal and external clients.
• Availability to work overtime when necessary.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree; or any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience with commercial real estate transactions, specifically title and survey, in a law firm or title company.
• Commercial title and survey experience, specifically ALTA and NSPS.
• Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac experience strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00
• Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.

Location

• City or state location not specified.