Ballard Spahr LLP seeks a Closing Coordinator for the Housing Finance Group in our Washington, DC office.The Closing Coordinator will support our nationally-recognized Housing Finance lawyers who represent commercial lenders in virtually every type ofhousing financing transaction. The successful candidate will undertake a range of tasks and responsibilities, including preparing, organizing, proofreading and assembling closing documents and coordinating closing and post-closing logistics. The coordinator will work with lawyers, paralegals, legal administrative assistants, and project assistants within the practice group to provide timely high quality closing support. This position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the office.

Excellent organizational and interpersonal and strong communication skills are essential to be successful in this position. Candidates must be detail-oriented, have a proven track record of being able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and have a strong attention to detail.

Requirements include relevant work experience as a paralegal or closing coordinator in commercial lending transactions, preferably with a mortgage company, title company, law firm or other firm providing services to borrowers, lenders or mortgage companies.Familiarity with a variety of commercial financing executions involving Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD is preferred.An intermediate level with Microsoft Office, Adobe/Nuance, and document management systems required.Candidates with experience in other practice areas or whose experience and skills are closely related to this position will be considered.Must be able to work overtime periodically, when needed.

For individuals with some exposure to real estate transactions, this position could offer a career progression. We are also open to structuring this position as an entry-level position for a highly motivated and well-organized recent college graduate with good computer skills and a strong comfort with basic math who is willing to learn, or for an individual with these skills who is wishing to change career paths and learn about real estate finance.