Paralegal, Finance

Ballard Spahr LLP

. Review title, survey, and zoning documents .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBaltimore • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in multifamily real estate financing, including title and survey review, due diligence processes, and UCC filings. Proficient in managing legal documentation and communication with various stakeholders in commercial real estate transactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Multifamily Real Estate FinancingTitle And Survey ReviewDue Diligence ReviewUCC Searches And FilingsCommercial Real Estate Experience

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Hard Skills

Title ReviewSurvey ReviewDue DiligenceUCC FilingsLegal Document DraftingTransaction Document PreparationLegal Closing ChecklistsAbstract DraftingDocument ManagementLegal Search Review

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeDocument Management SystemsTime-Keeping Software

Industry Keywords

Fannie Mae DUSFreddie Mac CMEHUD-Insured ProgramsCommercial LenderTitle Company

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review title, survey, and zoning documents
Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, and vendors to resolve discrepancies and secure final title policies
Prepare and track legal closing checklists
Organize, track, and review due diligence documents, including property-level and organizational documents
Prepare summaries of due diligence documents and draft full abstracts of complicated agreements
Draft routine and complex transaction documents
Order, track, and review legal searches from third-party vendors and summarize issues
Prepare and file UCCs and other required filings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience supporting multifamily real estate financings
Significant experience with title and survey review
Significant experience with due diligence review
Significant experience with UCC searches and filings
Significant experience with post-closing follow-up
Commercial real estate experience with a law firm, title company, commercial lender, or related entity
Experience reviewing title, survey, and zoning documents
Intermediate-level skills with Microsoft Office applications, document management systems, and time-keeping software
Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
Ability to work independently, with a team, and with clients
Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac CME, and/or HUD-insured program experience is a plus
A college degree is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth
Business Resource Group participation
Excellent benefits package (specific benefits not listed)