Paralegal - Real Estate

Summary: The Atlanta, GA office of a premier, global, law firm is in search of an experienced transactional Paralegal to join their Real Estate practice group. The Real Estate Paralegal will work directly with attorneys and clients during due diligence, closings, and post-closing work of commercial real estate transactions.

Responsibilities: Drafting transaction documentation for attorneys and assisting with post-closing work Manage and assist with the closing of various transactions, including preparation, coordination, distribution, and organization of closing binders Assist attorneys to index, organize documents, correspondence, memorandums, and attorney notes Proofread legal documents and contracts Reviewing Survey and Title Insurance documentation in commercial real estate transactions Obtain, organize, review and summarize due diligence materials, including corporate status certificates and certified corporate documents, and real estate title examinations and surveys, as well as preparation of necessary documentation to correct or clear title Draft memos regarding the status of projects Maintain current and accurate daily time record Ability to work overtime and irregular hours as dictated by the Firm and client needs. Skills Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact. Work typically requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours. Ability to travel to private and public buildings, locally and statewide, via private or public conveyance to assist attorney in attending to client needs on legal matters.

Education and Experience: Completion of a four-year college degree is required, paralegal certificate optional. 5-10+ Years of experience as a Transactional/Real Estate paralegal. Equal Opportunity Employer The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices. *The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Compensation: $110,000.00-$130,000.00, plus overtime and bonus.

Salary: $110,000.00-$130,000.00, plus overtime and bonus