Real Estate Paralegal

Seyfarth Shaw LLP•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Paralegal in Seyfarth’s Real Estate department, you will assist attorneys with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including documentation, due diligence, development and entitlements, closing, and post-closing activities for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. You will report to the attorneys on your team. The role involves coordinating with clients, developers, landlords, title companies, surveyors, and attorneys; preparing and reviewing transaction and closing documents; tracking deadlines; and handling post-closing requirements. The position is based in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, or Seattle. The stated Seattle salary range is $76,000 to $91,000 annually, based on a 40-hour work week, and the role is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

Requirements

3–10 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.
A bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, or similar mail and calendar technology.
Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and legal terminology.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a paralegal is desired; prior relevant real estate experience will also be considered.
Law firm or in-house experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Order and review title commitments, exception documents, surveys, and other due diligence, including zoning or environmental reports, and coordinate with title companies, surveyors, and attorneys to resolve issues or discrepancies.
Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists.
Track and assist the overseeing attorney with review of due diligence and entitlement documents, including zoning analyses, traffic studies, noise studies, environmental assessments, and permits.
Participate in conference calls with clients, developers, and landlords.
Coordinate and assist with closings, including preparing conveyance documents, closing statements, signature page packages, notices, and other closing documents.
Handle post-closing requirements, including preparing closing indices and binders and monitoring post-closing deliveries and requirements.
Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memoranda.
Prepare initial drafts of documents, agreement or lease amendments, and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs, and memoranda of lease, for attorney review.
Review organizational and authority documents.
Order UCC lien and other searches.