Interim Paralegal – Land Acquisition

Overview

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail‑driven paralegal who can operate independently while collaborating closely with land, legal, and operational teams on complex property‑related matters. This role supports transactional workflows, due diligence reviews, document drafting, and closing coordination for land acquisition initiatives. Responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of land agreements, monitoring key deadlines, organizing feasibility reviews, coordinating closing materials, managing database updates, and serving as a point of contact for internal colleagues and external partners.

The position also requires maintaining strong document‑management practices and supporting communications across teams involved in land acquisition and project development.

The preferred candidate will have prior experience supporting real estate, transactional, or land‑focused legal work; familiarity with title processes, easement documentation, and closing practices; and the ability to manage multiple concurrent acquisition files. Experience with document management systems, real estate documentation, cross‑functional collaboration, and high‑volume workflow tracking is strongly preferred.

Company: Environmental services / land development–focused organization

Experience: 4 to 7 years preferred; exceptional candidates with broader experience ranges will also be considered.

Location: Hybrid schedule available within the regional office in the DC Metro area; onsite presence required several days per week.

• Assist with preparing, reviewing, and organizing land‑related agreements, contracts, easements, exhibits, and transactional documents.
• Support due diligence activities, including ordering and tracking title commitments, reviewing property information, and coordinating feasibility‑related tasks.
• Manage workflow timelines, maintain detailed acquisition files, track study‑period deadlines, and participate in regular project review meetings.
• Coordinate land closings with internal teams, external counsel, title companies, and property owners.
• Assemble, review, and finalize closing packages, ensuring accuracy of signatures, exhibits, and supporting materials.
• Conduct basic landowner research and support outreach preparation for prospective properties.
• Maintain and update internal databases to track prospects, contracts, due‑diligence milestones, and closing progress.
• Collaborate with legal and land stakeholders on transactional issues and special projects.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred;
  Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal experience strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in real estate, transactional law, or land acquisition support roles.
• Ability to read, analyze, and summarize real estate and legal documents including contracts, title commitments, easements, and reports.
• Experience coordinating real estate closings and working with title companies and external partners.
• Strong organizational, communication, and workflow‑management skills.
• High proficiency with Adobe, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Smartsheets and document/database management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple acquisition files, respond to shifting priorities, and maintain accuracy under time‑sensitive conditions.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.