Job Description

Practice Assistant – Real Estate

Seattle (Hybrid in office 2x’s a week)

Join a respected Seattle-based law firm dedicated to helping nonprofit developers create affordable multifamily housing and community spaces across the Pacific Northwest. The firm specializes in complex real estate financing and community development transactions.

They are hiring a Practice Assistant to play a critical role in keeping these projects—and the documents behind them—moving smoothly. If you’re highly detail-oriented, organized, and thrive on managing multiple deadlines, this is a great opportunity to grow your legal career with purpose.

What You’ll Do

• Track key dates and deliverables in purchase and sale agreements and other real estate contracts.
• Draft and revise LLC and partnership formation documents, amendments, and related entity filings.
• Review and redline financing documents, contracts, and title commitments; flag issues and help prepare title policies and endorsements.
• Coordinate lender and agency transfer requests and assist with due diligence collection.
• Prepare and manage redlines, compare legal documents, and maintain organized electronic files (NetDocuments preferred).
• Support closings by assembling signature packets, preparing escrow instructions, and handling document delivery via ShareFile, Dropbox, or courier.
• Draft basic documents such as cover letters, entity certificates, assignment agreements, resolutions, and conveyance documents.
• Order and review UCC, judgment, and bankruptcy searches.
• Assist with new matter intake, draft and finalize engagement letters, and help prepare billing invoices.
• Join due diligence calls, provide status updates, and assist with scheduling client signings.
• Other duties as assigned to keep complex, time-sensitive real estate transactions on track.

What We’re Looking For

• Professional, organized, and solutions-oriented; able to work independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to prioritize workload, anticipate next steps, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy in every task.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; experience with legal document comparison tools and document management systems (NetDocuments a plus).
• Experience in transactional real estate, real estate finance, or legal support preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) Safe Harbor match and profit sharing
• Generous paid time off and holidays

Compensation: $75k - $85k+