Ballard Spahr LLP seeks to hire a HUD Loan Paralegal in the Washington DC office. The paralegal will work with lawyers, legal administrative assistants, paralegals and project assistants within the practice group, as well as, with transaction participants outside the practice group to provide timely high quality transactional legal assistance. The selected individual will assist the lawyers with deal management by performing due diligence review, drafting and negotiation of loan documents, preparing checklists, organizing closing documentation and interfacing with clients.Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential to be successful in this position. Candidates must 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 a college degree and relevant work experience as a paralegal or closing coordinator, preferably with a title company, mortgage company, law firm or other firm providing services to borrowers, lenders or mortgage companies. Familiarity with a variety of multifamily financing executions involving GSEs and HUD. An intermediate level with Microsoft Office, document management and time keeping systems is required.Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Ballard Spahr LLP is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.Excellent compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a generous paid time off program is offered. For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BallardSpahr/Careers and apply online. Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.