Paralegal - Real Estate 53125

Our client a growing Austin based law firm is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized individual to join our team as a Real Estate Legal Assistant or Paralegal. The successful candidate will assist with land development entitlements processes including without limitation zoning platting permitting economic development land use planning due diligence review and title and survey review and have a strong understanding of real estate law and transactional procedures. Must have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Real Estate transactions/law support real estate attorneys as a paralegal.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact for clients respond to inquiries including those related to pre-closing closing and post-closing matters provide updates and maintaining positive client relationships.

Maintenance of tracking system to track payments and closing documents in connection with closings and follow-up as necessary with title companies and other parties to obtain missing funds and/or documentation.

Prepare assemble & transmit closing binders along with closing documents and related correspondence. Indexing as required.

Assist with client billing and invoicing processes tracking billable hours and expenses and ensuring accurate and timely billing statements are prepared and sent to clients.

Assist clients and client project teams with the analysis of existing site entitlements and what entitlements will be needed for proposed projects in jurisdictions across the State of Texas.

Conduct research of properties including review of zoning plats surveys site development plans ordinances land use regulations and title documents that impact land development.

Prepare PowerPoint presentations exhibits and conduct related research using online City GIS and other tools for presentations at public hearings.

Prepare and work with local government agencies elected and appointed officials and staff members to submit and process permit applications.

Maintain a billable hour requirement of 100-115 hours per month after the first 90 days in the position.

Highly organized with ability to prioritize workflow and manage projects.

Ability to perform effectively with little or no supervision and within established time limits and on-going deadlines.

Excellent attention to detail.

Ability to understand and work within municipal county and other governmental processes and protocols.

Requirements/Qualifications

Proven track record that includes a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Real Estate transactions/law support real estate attorneys as a paralegal.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

This is a full-time position with competitive compensation complemented by an excellent benefits package including a 7.5 hour work days flexible schedule hybrid schedule (when qualified and after 6 months of initial work in the office) gym membership 12 holidays per year generous PTO policy 401(k) matching profit sharing jury leave bereavement leave parental leave and paid health life short- and long-term disability (employees pay for dental and vision) discretionary bonus as well as paid parking or commuter benefits.

Please reference job #53125.