Affordable Housing Paralegal (AM LAW 200) - Esquire Recruiting, LLC : Job Details

Real Estate (Affordable Housing) Paralegal | AM LAW 200 | Austin, TX Our highly successful AM LAW 200 law firm client is hiring an experienced real estate Paralegal to work on affordable housing matters in their Austin, TX office. Responsibilities include: document management, performing routine and advanced tasks as an aid to attorneys in a complex and productive real estate practice. Additionally, this position is expected to utilize knowledge within the specialized area to perform legal research, document drafting and technical procedures. Our client is offering a highly competitive compensation and benefit package.

Please send resume to Shay Force: [email protected]

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and assemble electronic closing binders, updates them and interacts with clients to respond to client requests
• Draft simple closing documents and organizational documents
• Draft and submit applications and process requests to governmental agencies
• Perform factual research at government agencies via the internet
• Organize and maintain complex transaction files and closing checklists
• Process due diligence and assist attorneys with closings, including but not limited to, assembling documents for closing and handling post-closing delivery requirements
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and governmental agencies
• Process invoices in firm accounting system
• Prepare property tax exemption requests and track status with various appraisal districts
• Provide non-profit client support for ongoing property records and regulatory filings
• File clerk management
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor s Degree required
• Paralegal Certificate preferred
• 6+ years of relevant experience in Real Estate practice area
• Knowledge of corporate organization and structure, including various forms of entities and applicable filing with Secretary of State and Comptroller
• Familiarity with basic documents associated with real estate acquisitions and loan financing
• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills
• Must possess client interfacing skills and have deal and people management skills
• Intermediate advanced experience with Microsoft Office 2010, Outlook, PDF, Word and Excel
• Must be available to work overtime when needed and as requested

OTHER SKILLS:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong work ethic
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities