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About the Role

An experienced Paralegal is needed to support attorneys in a high-volume, complex real estate practice within the affordable housing team. The role involves performing routine and advanced paralegal tasks to support real estate transactions and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and submit applications and filings to governmental agencies.
• Manage multiple real estate transactions and regulatory matters concurrently.
• Track and meet critical deadlines across transactions and regulatory processes.
• Assist with real estate closings, including due diligence, document assembly, and post-closing requirements.
• Draft basic closing, organizational, and related legal documents and agreements.
• Prepare and track property tax exemption requests.
• Communicate with clients to provide guidance, respond to requests, and collect required diligence.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain searches, certificates, and other required closing documentation.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, nonprofit organizations, vendors, and governmental agencies.
• Support nonprofit clients with operational and compliance-related matters.
• Process vendor invoices in the firm's accounting system.
• Maintain organized files, data rooms, and supporting documentation.
• Complete time-entry records accurately and on a timely basis.
• Provide general support to attorneys and assist with additional tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program is a plus.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in real estate practice area is required.
• Ability to stay abreast of changing local, state, and federal laws.
• Knowledge of corporate organization and structure, including various forms of entities and applicable filings.
• Familiarity with foundational documentation related to real estate acquisitions and loan financing transactions.
• Proven ability to interface with clients and communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage team collaboration for completion of projects and transactions.
• Exceptional organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing responsibilities efficiently.
• Manage, prioritize and track multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must be available to work overtime when needed and as requested.
• Must exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive information and use good judgment.
• Ability to work well under pressure and quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Microsoft Office suite
• Adobe Acrobat
• NetDocs or other document management systems
• Intapp or other time entry systems
• Efficient and cost-effective use of practice support, databases, and other technology
• Efficient use of artificial intelligence tools and technologies
• High proficiency in grammar, proofreading, and transcription

Location

• Austin

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years of relevant experience

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program is a plus