Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Burnett Specialists; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal for a boutique North Dallas law firm. You will manage real estate transactions from due diligence through closing and post-closing.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience supporting commercial real estate transactions and can prepare closing checklists and coordinate closings. Responsibilities include preparing documents, liaising with lenders and title companies, and handling post-closing

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial real estate and transactional paralegal experience.
• Experience preparing closing checklists and coordinating real estate closings.
• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage closing checklists, deadlines, and transaction timelines.
• Coordinate commercial real estate closings with attorneys, lenders, title companies, clients, and other parties.
• Prepare, review, finalize, and conform closing documents.
• Assist with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions.
• Conduct due diligence, lien searches, and UCC searches and filings.
• Prepare loan documents using approved firm templates.
• Track closing and post-closing requirements and deliverables.
• Assist with corporate transactions, entity formations, resolutions, consents, and related filings.
• Maintain electronic transaction files, closing binders, and data rooms.
• Communicate with clients and outside parties to ensure smooth and timely closings.

Skills

Closing checklists

Coordinating closings

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

A well-established boutique law firm in North Dallas is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its growing transactional practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal who enjoys managing real estate transactions from initial due diligence through closing and post-closing. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience supporting commercial real estate transactions, with strong skills in preparing closing checklists, coordinating closings, and ensuring documents are accurate and complete.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage closing checklists, deadlines, and transaction timelines.
• Coordinate commercial real estate closings with attorneys, lenders, title companies, clients, and other parties.
• Prepare, review, finalize, and conform closing documents.
• Assist with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions.
• Conduct due diligence, lien searches, and UCC searches and filings.
• Prepare loan documents using approved firm templates.
• Track closing and post-closing requirements and deliverables.
• Assist with corporate transactions, entity formations, resolutions, consents, and related filings.
• Maintain electronic transaction files, closing binders, and data rooms.
• Communicate with clients and outside parties to ensure smooth and timely closings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial real estate and transactional paralegal experience.
• Strong experience preparing closing checklists and coordinating real estate closings.
• Ability to conform, organize, and finalize complex legal documents.
• Experience with loan documentation, title companies, lenders, and due diligence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including advanced formatting, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Corporate transactional experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience.

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid volunteer hours.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

This is an immediate opening with a respected boutique law firm offering a collaborative environment, sophisticated transactional work, and long-term career opportunities.