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Job Description
THE FIRM
As a leading international law firm we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication collaboration and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us a spot on Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For for 26 consecutive years. This honor along with many others highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP our foundation is made of trust reliability and compassion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Atlanta GA office is in search of an experienced transactional Paralegal to join out Real Estate practice group. The Real Estate Paralegal will work directly with attorneys and clients during due diligence closings and postclosing work of commercial real estate transactions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Drafting transaction documentation for attorneys and assisting with postclosing work
Manage and assist with the closing of various transactions including preparation coordination distribution and organization of closing binders
Assist attorneys to index organize documents correspondence memorandums and attorney notes
Proofread legal documents and contracts
Reviewing Survey and Title Insurance documentation in commercial real estate transactions
Obtain organize review and summarize due diligence materials including corporate status certificates and certified corporate documents and real estate title examinations and surveys as well as preparation of necessary documentation to correct or clear title
Perform special projects as assigned
Draft memos regarding the status of projects
Maintain current and accurate daily time record
Perform special projects as assigned
Ability to work overtime and irregular hours as dictated by the Firm and client needs.
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
Work typically requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.
Ability to travel to private and public buildings locally and statewide via private or public conveyance to assist attorney in attending to client needs on legal matters.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Completion of a fouryear college degree is required paralegal certificate optional.
510 Years of experience as a Transactional/Real Estate paralegal.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal state or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law on the basis of race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily allinclusive additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact.
Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter search firm or employment agency you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.
Employment Type
Full-Time
