Real Estate Paralegal

Hybrid Schedule! Outstanding Benefits!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Arpana DavisAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $75,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a large, AmLaw-ranked national law firm with a strong presence across major U.S. markets, including a growing Austin office. The firm is well-regarded for its full-service practice, sophisticated real estate and affordable housing group, and collaborative, team-oriented culture. This particular practice group partners closely with nonprofit organizations and community development clients on real estate transactions that support affordable housing initiatives — offering paralegals substantive, high-impact work and genuine professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Why join us?

Generous PTO policy starting at 3 weeks and increasing with tenureComprehensive medical coverage with multiple plan options (PPO, HDHP), plus dental and vision8% firm-paid 401(k) contributionShort-Term and Long-Term Disability coverageGroup Term Life and AD&D insuranceFamily care support, including fertility, adoption/surrogacy benefits, and childcare/eldercare resourcesPre-tax Flexible Spending AccountsCommuter/parking benefits programConfidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job Details

Real Estate Paralegal | Austin, TX (Hybrid)

An AmLaw-ranked law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its growing affordable housing practice in Austin. This is an excellent opportunity for a real estate paralegal who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced transactional environment and wants to support meaningful, mission-driven work with nonprofit and community development clients.

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in-office, 2 days remoteTarget Hours: ~1,600 billable hoursResponsibilities:

Draft and submit applications/filings to governmental agencies, including the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and local appraisal districtsManage multiple real estate transactions and regulatory matters concurrentlyTrack and meet critical deadlines across transactions and regulatory processesSupport real estate closings - due diligence, document assembly, post-closing deliverablesDraft basic closing, organizational, and related legal documentsPrepare and track property tax exemption requests with appraisal districtsServe as a client contact point for guidance, requests, and diligence collectionCoordinate with vendors for searches, certificates, and closing documentationSupport nonprofit clients on operational, compliance, board, and portfolio mattersProcess vendor invoices and maintain accurate time entriesMaintain organized files and data rooms throughout the transaction lifecycle

Requirements:

5+ years of relevant real estate paralegal experience requiredBachelor's degree preferred; ABA-approved paralegal certificate a plusFamiliarity with corporate entity structures and SOS/Comptroller filingsKnowledge of real estate acquisition and loan financing documentationStrong client communication and organizational skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, NetDocs (or similar DMS), and Intapp (or similar time-entry system)Comfort using AI tools to enhance legal work efficiencyAbility to work overtime as needed

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