Job Title: Paralegal - Residential Real Estate Transactions
Overview:
This role involves meaningful responsibility across non–realtor-assisted sales, private financing arrangements, deeds and conveyances, and recordings. We welcome candidates with prior real estate experience, but we are also open to motivated individuals without direct experience who demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound judgment, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys and be an integral part of a collaborative, high-volume practice.
What We Offer:
- Meaningful, hands-on work supporting individuals and families in important residential real estate transactions
- A supportive professional environment with training, mentorship, and clear expectations
- High standards focused on quality, accountability, and thoughtful execution
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture built on trust, respect, and professionalism
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing practice
Candidate Attributes:
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail
- Positive, professional attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
- Sound judgment and ability to handle sensitive family and financial matters with discretion
- Clear and professional written and oral communication skills
- Ability to take ownership of work and follow through on responsibilities
- Team-oriented mindset with respect for the roles of others
- Comfort working directly with clients, including individuals and families
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe PDF tools
Preferred (But Not Required) Experience:
- Prior experience as a real estate paralegal or legal assistant
- Experience with residential real estate documents, including contracts of sale, deeds, deeds of trust, or mortgage documents
- Experience with recordings and land records offices
- Paralegal certificate or relevant coursework
Job Duties:
- Assist with preparing residential contracts of sale, including transactions where buyers and sellers are not represented by real estate agents
- Assist with residential closings by preparing and organizing documentation, tracking timelines, and coordinating execution
- Support attorneys by ensuring transactions move forward efficiently, accurately, and predictably
- Assist with preparing private financing documents, including promissory notes, deeds of trust, and related ancillary documents, under attorney supervision
- Prepare deeds and conveyance documents, including individual, intra-family, LLC, and trust-related transfers
- Manage the recording of deeds and deeds of trust with applicable land records offices, including submission, tracking, and post-recording follow-up
- Maintain organized electronic and physical files, checklists, and transaction timelines in a high-volume practice area
- Communicate proactively with attorneys regarding matter status, deadlines, and outstanding items
- Serve as a professional and reassuring point of contact for clients on procedural matters
- Assist with client intake calls, scheduling, and general matter support
- Perform other paralegal duties and related assignments as needed
Compensation Range:
- $52K ($25.00/hr) – $80K ($38.46/hr) base salary, commensurate with experience.
Liff, Walsh & Simmons offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
If this sounds like you, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@liffwalsh.com. Be part of something bigger, where your passion meets purpose!
Liff, Walsh & Simmons is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal or Maryland law.
