Paralegal Project Manager & Closing Coordinator

Hawkins Delafield and Wood LLP

$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in project management, transactional support, or title company closing, ideally in real estate and financial transactions.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, with keen attention to grammar and format.
  • Proven multi-tasking capabilities, with a proactive approach to meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and work independently when required.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with attorneys to execute financing transactions and ensure successful closings.
  • Conduct project due diligence and develop deal timelines and task-tracking methods.
  • Prepare closing documents and certificates, as well as applicable filings and reports.
  • Manage an electronic closing platform and compile project closing records.
  • Assist with administrative tasks and coordinate non-deal projects and schedules.
  • Draft proposals for potential clients and prepare billing invoices.
  • Coordinate meetings and implement firm-wide policies and objectives locally.

Benefits

  • Occasional remote work flexibility with prior arrangement.
  • Supportive work environment with friendly colleagues.
  • Opportunities to enhance project coordination and management skills.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that have real impact.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Project Manager & Closing Coordinator for our Los Angeles office.

The Project Manager & Closing Coordinator works directly with the firm's attorneys throughout the lifecycle of a financing to facilitate execution of transactions and successful closings. Such work includes assisting with or conducting project diligence, developing deal timelines and internal task-tracking mechanisms, assisting in the preparation of documents and/or closing certificates, preparing applicable filings and reports, managing an electronic closing platform and assembling project closing records. Other responsibilities include administrative assistance, non-deal project coordination and scheduling, assistance with research, drafting proposals to prospective clients, preparing billing invoices, coordinating meetings and implementing firm-wide policies and objectives locally.

Qualifications:
  • Three or more years of project management, transactional paraprofessional or title company closer experience (preferably with experience in real estate, financial transactions, healthcare and/or general corporate work).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal, written (grammar, spelling, format) and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, take ownership of work, anticipate next steps and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work both collaboratively (with all levels of the firm) and independently, as needed.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


This is an in-office position with occasional work-from-home flexibility if pre-arranged with supervising attorneys.

If you seek a pleasant work environment with nice people and meaningful projects and are looking for a unique opportunity to build on your project coordination and management skills, we want to hear from you. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter.

Estimated salary for this role is $75,000-$95,000

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