At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place. We are seeking a Senior Paralegal to join the Seattle office. The Senior Real Estate Paralegal assists lawyers, performing a variety of management functions and factual investigations. The individual holding this position performs legal tasks that require significant independent judgment and may have the responsibility to supervise and train project assistants and paralegals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Examines, organizes, analyzes, and summarizes information relating to particular questions on specific inquiries and organizes the communication into a logical and usable work product Utilizes the firm?s software and technology, specifically any practice-group driven technology Investigates factual issues using a variety of sources, including libraries, websites, client repositories, and other outside sources Maintains client-, matter-, or practice-group-specific resources in electronic format or hard copy Presents results of all projects in effectively written memos, communications (memos, emails, or another logical format etc.) Assists in all aspects of real estate transactions, including, but not limited to, including drafting transactional documents, checklists, significant dates date memorandums, title objection letters, post-closing memorandums, and closing binders Conduct Conducts title and survey due diligence review and analysis analyses for complex real estate transactions Coordinate Coordinates and conduct analysis conducts analyses of UCC, litigation litigation, and other public record source materials Manage Manages electronic data room files, including maintaining inventory of materials in data room files; experience with HighQ, DropBox, Box and other data room platforms. General file Carries out project management duties, including tracking real estate development matters in Smartsheet Prepare Prepares and transmit transmits documents for execution in DocuSign Prepare Prepares and update updates matters in Deal Tracker Real Carries out real estate parcel research in various jurisdictions Interfacing Interfaces with title companies to handle recordings in several jurisdictions Maintains all the Performs administrative standards set by the firm, tasks, including preparing preparation and submitting daily submission of time entries, attending attendance at administrative meetings, legal keying of all client-relevant and firm information, and performing other administrative tasks as assigned Coordinates with vendors and service providers for outside services, following the firm?s procurement policies Trains project assistants on project specific project-specific duties and responsibilities when necessary Performs legal tasks that require significant independent judgment Develops and improves procedures and systems to provide effective legal services EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED College degree preferred with at least 5 years of paralegal experience in the relevant subject real estate practice area Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and specific practice group technology Experience with HighQ, DropBox, Box and other data management platforms Produces accurate results Anticipates plans and prioritizes work Manages competing demands to meet deadlines Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrates the ability to meet Meets obligations with confidentiality, integrity, and sensitivity Requires high attention to detail and the ability to follow follows up on assignments with little or no guidance from leadership Requires Demonstrates excellent critical thinking skills sufficient to make independent decisions regarding daily work tasks Follows detailed instructions and handles complex work Brings problems, concerns, or discrepancies to the attention of the supervising lawyer Has working knowledge of basic accounting principles and Excel Maintains current knowledge of practice area real estate industry trends and the legal profession ADDITIONAL ABILITIES REQUIRED In addition to the qualities and skills discussed above, candidates for practice area specific positions require certain educational credentials and skills. These candidates are expected to have academic expertise in the practice area of interest, as well as the generic skills previously described. This job operates in an office setting and is largely sedentary, requiring the routine use of a computer and other standard office equipment. The ability to open file cabinets, lift files, bend and stand on a stool may also be required. Compensation Salary $98,000 - $163,000 The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. ABOUT THE FIRM K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world. The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals. For more information or to view other job opportunities, please click here to go back to our careers page. Notice: We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility. BENEFITS K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include: Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature) Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge Dental Insurance Wellness Program Vision Insurance Pre-tax Commuting Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing Business Travel Accident Insurance Short- and Long-term Disability Protection Pet Insurance Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment) Health Advocacy Services Paid Time Off (20 days/year through first 4 years of employment; 25 days/year after 5 years of employment) Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off) Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service Paid Holidays (12) Addiction Resources Family Building Benefits Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services Flexible Spending Accounts Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements Employee Assistance Program Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities 529 Deductions Relocation Accident Insurance Employee Referral Program Critical Illness Insurance Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities Hospital Indemnity Insurance Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs Bereavement Leave All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person?s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm?s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact askHR@klgates.com.
Practice Areas & Specialty
Real Estate
