Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Storage Post•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate Paralegal will play a key role in supporting Storage Post’s growth strategy by providing legal and transactional assistance for the acquisition of new self‑storage properties. Reporting directly to the EVP, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, this position will support all aspects of due diligence, contract preparation, closing processes, and ongoing portfolio management. The ideal candidate has strong experience in commercial real estate transactions, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, acquisition-focused environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA‑approved program.
3–5+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience, preferably including acquisitions or development.
High proficiency in title/survey review, due diligence, and real estate closing procedures.
Experience with entity management systems, DocuSign, or real estate project tracking tools.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, document management systems, and digital closing platforms.
Organized – Able to manage multiple concurrent transactions, deadlines, documents, and priorities with clarity and accuracy.
Detail‑Oriented – Meticulous in reviewing documents, spotting inconsistencies, ensuring compliance, and maintaining clean, accurate records.
Discreet – Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and judgment.
Collaborative – An effective partner across internal teams, outside counsel, sellers, brokers, title companies, and other stakeholders.
Proactive – Anticipates needs, identifies issues early, and takes initiative to move projects forward without being asked.
Analytical – Skilled at reviewing complex real estate documents, due diligence items, and transactional data to support sound decision‑making.
Adaptable – Able to work effectively in a fast‑paced acquisitions environment and adjust quickly as timelines or priorities shift.
Communicative – Clear, concise, and professional in your written and verbal communication with executives and external partners.
Dependable – Consistent, responsive, and able to take ownership of tasks from initiation through completion.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage due diligence for potential self‑storage acquisitions, including title and survey review, zoning compliance, environmental reports, lien searches, and property‑specific data collection.
Prepare and organize due diligence checklists and timelines for each transaction.
Assist in reviewing purchase and sale agreements, closing documents, and ancillary real estate contracts.
Work with sellers, brokers, title companies, lenders, consultants, and outside counsel to facilitate a smooth and timely closing process.
Organize, maintain, and archive closing files and post‑closing documentation.
Draft, revise, and manage real estate documents such as easements, access agreements, amendments, estoppels, and SNDAs.
Assist in lease review, abstracting, and critical date management for acquired sites.
Support entity formation and maintenance for property‑owning entities (LLCs, amendments, resolutions, annual reports).
Review and track title commitments, surveys, and pro formas; address objections and coordinate resolutions.
Maintain databases and trackers related to real estate contracts, property information, and ongoing obligations.
Assist in drafting and reviewing vendor agreements, NDAs, and operational contracts related to property management and construction.
Ensure legal documents are properly executed, notarized, stored, and organized.
Conduct legal research and prepare summaries or recommendations to the EVP, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel.
Assist with preparing presentations or reports relating to acquisitions, legal exposure, or portfolio performance.
Support special projects and cross‑functional initiatives as assigned.
Other duties assigned by management.