Real Estate Paralegal

Houston, TX 77002

Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Function: Legal Job ID:: 132449 Pay Range: $75,000-100,000 / year

Job Description


Real Estate Paralegal

Parking paid 

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assists in drafting, managing and organizing various documents related to real estate transactions, including escrow instructions, title and survey review, entity formations, UCC searches, local transfer requirements and due diligence. 
  • Utilizes, creates or establishes procedures to manage large, complex transactions; attends closings and manages closing room; coordinates workflow and manages and controls execution of closing documents; tracks, obtains and organizes pre- and post-closing documents to assure performance of obligations.
  • Drafts closing documents including, but not limited to, basic agreements, REA Estoppels, SNDAs, and third-party consents; compiles information and prepares schedules and exhibits to agreements.
  • Assists with post-closing matters including, but not limited to, mailings, closing binders and transfer agreements.
  • Manages the preparation and filing of various documents, including amendments and closing documents, as well as preparation of opinions for partner approval.
  • Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records.

Skills & Competencies:
  • Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to be a proactive self-starter, be extremely organized and detail oriented.
  • Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision. 
  • Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability and ability to learn new technology quickly.
  • Ability to work overtime on an as-needed basis.
  • Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. 

Qualifications & Prior Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of real estate paralegal experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within real estate practice area.
  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution preferred.
  • Paralegal certificate from an ABA certified paralegal program a plus.
  • Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.
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Meet The Recruiter

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I specialize in recruiting top-notch individuals for important roles in Legal, HR, Marketing, Administrative, and Education fields. I find joy in the challenge of identifying and attracting the best candidates to help businesses succeed.

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