Closing Coordinator, Real Estate Finance

Department: Finance About Us: Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth. Join our dynamic team as a Closing Coordinator in our Denver office! In this newly created role, you will manage a wide range of responsibilities, including the preparation, organization, proofreading, and assembly of closing documents. Collaborating closely with lawyers, paralegals, legal administrative assistants, and project assistants, you will ensure delivery of timely and high-quality closing support to our Real Estate Finance Team. This position is hybrid and offers a work schedule of 3 days in the office. Why Join Us? Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership. Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth. Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds. Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service. Your Role: As a Closing Coordinator within our Finance Department, you will: Review and assemble all loan documents and signature pages prior to and following execution, ensuring a thorough final quality check. Maintain a detailed list of all pending transactions. Organize and request all necessary documents for closing. Provide data collection support and management of deal checklists. Keep the team updated on deal statuses and upcoming deadlines. Prepare, organize, and proofread transaction and closing documents. Coordinate with transaction parties and internal staff to manage timely deliveries. Handle post-closing logistics efficiently to enhance client satisfaction. Create detailed post-closing documentation and binders. Liaise with various internal departments while maintaining confidentiality. What We’re Looking For: Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving. Communication: Demonstrates the ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented. Innovative Thinking: Uses analytical skills to interpret the issue at hand and develop applicable or appropriate recommendations and solutions. Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Required Experience: A four-year college degree is preferred. Experience as a legal administrative assistant, paralegal, closing coordinator, or project assistant, preferably with a title company, mortgage company, law firm, or other firm providing services to lenders or mortgage companies. A high degree of prof