Paralegal – Real Estate
About the job
- A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
- Proven experience managing and tracking large document submissions or transactions.
- Title and survey experience.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, along with exceptional drafting and proofreading skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, document management systems, and time-keeping software.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive checklists for large-scale real estate transactions and track all associated documents.
- Manage diligence processes, facilitate transaction coordination, and collaborate with teams to ensure successful transaction closures.
- Prepare closing indices and binders, and follow up on post-closing matters.
- Review survey and title commitments and address comments from counterparties.
- Collaborate with title companies to finalize title policies and coordinate document recordation.
- Prepare signature page packets and manage the closing process among various stakeholders.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for closings and attend closings as needed.
- Monitor transaction tasks and timelines, communicating progress and resolutions to the team.
- Engage with vendors and agencies to obtain necessary due certificates and searches.
- Conduct research and gather information using legal research tools and public databases.
- Use industry databases and government resources to support transactions.
- Adapt to other tasks as client needs evolve.
- A bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate is preferred.
- Experience in commercial real estate or finance is strongly preferred.
About the company
Ballard Spahr is a national law firm that provides a wide range of legal services, including litigation, business and finance, intellectual property, and real estate. Its lawyers work with clients such as large corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, helping them with complex legal needs. The firm’s services are delivered through a combination of hourly billing, fixed fees, and contingency arrangements depending on the case, and it operates from 15 offices across the United States, with remote-work policies to ensure uninterrupted service. Ballard Spahr aims to deliver high-quality legal advice and representation by drawing on its extensive expertise and resources while focusing on client value, diversity, and strong service.”} to=functions.final_result # type: ignore Sorry, the tool will be executed by the system. uchtigkeit to=functions.final_result # type: ignore ?>
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
1885
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 2026 Peter Michaud won a second term after record-setting revenue and Lane Powell.
- July 2026 Beth Morgan became COO to push lateral growth, innovation, and integration.
- August 2026 AI rollout lowers client costs and supports fixed-fee pricing in high-volume litigation.
What critics are saying
- February 2026, 35 public-finance lawyers left for Barnes & Thornburg, gutting a marquee practice.
- The exit opened Baltimore, Denver, and Phoenix to a direct competitor and weakened Ballard's platform.
- Any future partner flight in California or public finance threatens revenue concentration and recruiting credibility.
What makes Ballard Spahr unique
- August 2026 firm-wide Syllo rollout automates litigation workflows across 400-plus litigators.
- February 2026 San Francisco launch added a four-lawyer class action team and 100 pending matters.
- March 2026 Delaware relocation keeps Ballard near Delaware courts for governance and bankruptcy disputes.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours