Paralegal (Real Estate & Affordable Housing)

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Travel would be primarily local during the business day.

Salary – Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Job Title: Paralegal (Real Estate & Affordable Housing)
Experience: 6+ years
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Department: Affordable Housing Practice Group

Locke Lord, a premier full-service law firm, is seeking a highly experienced Paralegal to join our Austin office in the Affordable Housing practice group. Our Firm is known for its excellence in complex litigation, regulatory and transactional work for clients in various industries worldwide. We value diversity and inclusivity in our culture, which is reflected in our client experience through our deep understanding of their businesses.

At Locke Lord, we invest in the professional growth of our employees, providing opportunities for both seasoned professionals and recent graduates. We are not just looking for lawyers, but also problem solvers in areas such as marketing, technology, accounting, human resources, and practice support. We offer a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program.

As a Paralegal in our Affordable Housing practice group, you will be responsible for document management, performing routine and advanced tasks to support attorneys, and utilizing your specialized knowledge to conduct legal research and draft documents. You will also have the opportunity to develop and maintain relationships with clients and governmental agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create and maintain electronic closing binders and respond to client requests
- Draft simple closing and organizational documents
- Submit applications and process requests to governmental agencies
- Conduct factual research at government agencies
- Organize and maintain complex transaction files and closing checklists
- Assist attorneys with due diligence and closings
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients and governmental agencies
- Process invoices and prepare property tax exemption requests
- Provide support for ongoing property records and regulatory filings
- Prepare and update organizational charts
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree required
- Paralegal Certificate highly preferred
- 6+ years of experience in Real Estate, preferably in a law firm setting
- Knowledge of corporate organization and structure, including various forms of entities and applicable filing requirements
- Familiarity with real estate acquisition and loan financing documents
- Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
- Client interfacing and deal management experience
- Intermediate/advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 2010, Outlook, PDF, Word, and Excel
- Availability for overtime and occasional evening/weekend work as needed

Additional Information:

- This position does not have any direct reports
- Work environment is a professional office setting
- Full-time, non-exempt position with typical hours of Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
- Little travel is expected, primarily local during business hours
- Salary is competitive and based on experience

Join our team at Locke Lord and take your career to the next level in a supportive and inclusive environment. Apply now to become a part of our success story.

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