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DLA Piper LLP (US) is a leading global business law firm. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results oriented people who enjoy working in a fast paced environment and have exceptional problem solving skills.
If you are a highly talented Paralegal Specialist interested in supporting our attorneys, clients and staff, we want to hear from you!
This position can sit in our Washington, DC or New York office and offers a hybrid remote work opportunity.
Relocation is available in accordance with firm policy.
Paralegals are a critical part of DLA Piper’s client service teams, working side by side with lawyers, co-counsel and clients on an array of substantive client matters. Most of our paralegals are career professionals. They work independently and on teams, locally, nationally and globally.
The paralegal team includes Case Assistants, Paralegals, Senior Paralegals and Paralegal Specialists. We offer ample opportunities for advancement and career development through formal and informal training and mentoring, and provide many opportunities to give back to our communities through pro bono work.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate
10 years' experience supporting a Commercial Real Estate practice group in a law firm environment Extensive title and survey experience
Experience forming entities and drafting basic entity organizational documents
Strong oral and written communication
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong organizational and matter management skills
Preferred Requirements:
Large firm experience
Experience with complex legal documents and multi-party closings is a plus
Experience with land use concepts and/or manufactured housing projects is a plus
Experience with creating organizational charts in Microsoft PowerPoint is a plus
What will your day look like? You will be responsible for ordering, reviewing, and analyzing title commitments, documents, surveys, zoning reports and local and municipal compliance letters. This will include careful and thorough analysis of complex real estate documents and drafting summaries of documents such as CC&Rs, REAs, development agreements and similar documents. You will assist in drafting real estate documents, preparing closing documents, conducting due diligence reviews and coordinating closings as required for commercial real estate transactions. You will develop, monitor, and update closing and other checklists for real estate transactions.
You will also form LLCs, partnerships, and corporations, and draft organizational documents, authority certificates and resolutions.
To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website.
We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.
In accordance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, pay range for this position, if hired to work in New York City is $113,000 – $150,000. The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience and overall qualifications. Benefits information may be found on the DLA Piper LLP (US) career site.
We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results-oriented people who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have exceptional problem-solving skills. Click below to learn more.
