CRE Acquisitions Paralegal - Real Estate Deals

Storage Post; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Storage Post is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support acquisition growth through due diligence, contract preparation, and closing processes for new self-storage properties. You will collaborate with the EVP, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel to ensure timely closings and accurate portfolio management.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in commercial real estate paralegal roles, strong title/survey review skills, and experience with DocuSign and closing platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from ABA‑approved program.
• 3–5+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience, preferably with acquisitions or development.
• High proficiency in title/survey review, due diligence, and real estate closing procedures.
• Experience with entity management systems, DocuSign, or real estate project tracking tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, document management systems, and digital closing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage due diligence for potential self-storage acquisitions, including title and survey review and lien searches.
• Prepare and organize due diligence checklists and timelines for each transaction.
• Review purchase and sale agreements, closing documents, and ancillary real estate contracts.
• Facilitate a smooth closing by working with sellers, brokers, title companies, lenders, consultants, and outside counsel.
• Organize, maintain, and archive closing files and post-closing documentation.
• Draft and manage real estate documents such as easements, amendments, estoppels, and NDAs.
• Assist in lease review, abstracting, and critical date management for acquired sites.
• Support entity formation and maintenance for property-owning entities (LLCs, resolutions, annual reports).
• Review title commitments, surveys, and pro formas; address objections and coordinate resolutions.
• Maintain databases and trackers related to real estate contracts and ongoing obligations.

Skills

Due diligence

Title review

Closing coordination

Real estate contracts

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

DocuSign

Entity management systems

Real estate project tracking tools

Job description

Storage Post is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support acquisition growth through due diligence, contract preparation, and closing processes for new self-storage properties. You will collaborate with the EVP, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel to ensure timely closings and accurate portfolio management.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in commercial real estate paralegal roles, strong title/survey review skills, and experience with DocuSign and closing platforms.