Real Estate Paralegal

Haynes and Boone, LLP • San Antonio, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The San Antonio office of Haynes and Boone, LLP is searching for an accomplished and team-oriented Real Estate Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our Commercial Real Estate Practice. The Real Estate Paralegal is responsible for preparing documentation necessary to matters, including real estate purchases and sale closings. This individual reviews amendments, leases, subleases and purchase assignments and must be able to accurately work on items such as title and survey reviews. This employee utilizes superior communication skills to work with lawyers and coordinate with landlords, developers or other real estate personnel. This position requires the individual to perform with a high degree of independent judgment and discretion.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience with commercial real estate work including knowledge of financing, lease negotiation, and lending documents and procedures.
• Solid title/survey background experience.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage a multitude of tasks and deals simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer/technical proficiency.
• Ability to handle real estate transactions from the initial contract through closing.
• Able to accurately record billable and non-billable time.
• Ability to conduct legal research and translate difficult concepts into simple English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating due diligence for a variety of commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions and dispositions, financing, etc.
• Reviewing and summarizing title commitments and surveys.
• Curative title work.
• Reviewing and summarizing UCC, judgment, tax and other lien searches.
• Preparing and filing a variety of documents including deeds, mortgages, memoranda of leases, UCC financing statements, etc.
• Obtaining permits and other documents from governmental agencies.
• Attending zoning and other types of administrative hearings as necessary.
• Preparing and distributing closing binders.
• Preparing closing checklists and coordinating the closing process for various commercial and residential real estate transactions.
• Drafting and coordinating filings at state/county levels (e.g., certificates of incorporation/formation, qualifications, bylaws/initial LP and LLC agreements, organizational consents, and assumed name certificates).
• Must be able to handle special projects as requested.
• Must be willing to assist other team members as needed.
• Perform other related duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• The firm represents companies at all stages – many in the Fortune 500 and S&P 500 and hundreds that are well-funded, exchange-listed, privately held and/or in emerging-growth mode.
• Commitment to wellness for attorneys and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree