Boutique Fort Worth Commercial Real Estate law firm has an opening for a real estate paralegal. The ideal candidate has 3 years of experience facilitating commercial acquisitions and dispositions, including title and survey analysis, preparation of closing documents, and lease review. Previous commercial lending experience is desired, but not required. This is an exciting opportunity for a paralegal who wants to be part of a growing firm.

The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment and makes decisions from a fact-based and informed position with the ability to work under pressure S/he will possess outstanding skills of influence and diplomacy in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

The Real Estate Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support and assistance to attorneys with the coordination, management, and supervision of all aspects of real estate transactions. This position requires client contact and significant communication with title companies.

Responsibilities: 

· Conduct title and survey review/analysis for real estate transactions.

· Assist with documentation for real estate acquisition and disposition transactions including purchase agreements, leases, amendments, easements, rights-of-way, and closing documents.

· Prepare deal point outlines for transactions and closing documents.

· Calculate critical dates for acquisitions, dispositions, lease agreements, and lending transactions and maintain calendar of same.

· Conduct UCC searches and analysis and summary of filing.

· Review and analyze commercial leases and prepare lease abstracts.

· Responsible for the formation of corporate entities and preparation of related documents in both Texas and foreign jurisdictions.

· Maintain correspondence between each participating party of the transaction to facilitate transaction closings, such as the client and title companies, lenders, etc.

· Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.

· Perform various special projects and other functions as needed.

· Maintain electronic matter files per firm procedures.

· Electronically record documents in public records.

Qualifications/Competencies:

· Paralegal Certificate and/or 3 years’ experience in real estate or corporate law

· Commercial lending experience a plus but not a requirement

· Strong ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

· Expert Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Ability to learn new software programs.

· Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and move quickly from one assignment to another and take responsibility for projects from inception to completion.

· Effective time management skills

· Strong interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy to maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, and outside contacts.

· Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

· Self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in a fast-paced environment.

· Detail oriented with active listening skills.

· Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities/resourcefulness.

· Consistent follow-through and ability/flexibility to multi-task and effectively balance priorities and meet tight deadlines.

· Ability to maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters.