Legal Assistant

SWE Homes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SWE Homes is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to manage real estate documentation, support transactional matters, and maintain corporate and property records. The role requires a strong background in real estate law, contract management, and governance.

Responsibilities include drafting and organizing documents for acquisitions, sales, and financing; conducting title searches; assisting attorneys with research and filing; and supporting governance through resolutions and entity filings.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business, or related field (paralegal certification preferred)
• 1–3 years of experience in real estate law, property management, or a legal department within a real estate company
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with legal or real estate databases preferred

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and organize legal and real estate documentation related to acquisitions, sales, and financing.
• Conduct due diligence for property transactions, including title searches and review of legal encumbrances.
• Assist attorneys with legal research, document preparation, and transactional support.
• Maintain and organize corporate and property-related legal files, ensuring accessibility and proper record-keeping.
• Support corporate governance efforts by preparing resolutions, managing entity filings, and maintaining records.
• Assist with general administrative duties and special projects as directed by management to ensure smooth business operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business, or related field (paralegal certification preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal/Real estate databases

Job description

Description

SWE Homesand its affiliates havenearly 40years of success in the residential and commercial real estate market. As we continue expanding across Texas and otherstates, weremainfocused on operational excellence, growth, and entrepreneurial innovation.

This position plays a key role in managing legal documentation, supporting transactional matters, andmaintainingcorporate and property-related records. The ideal candidate has a strong background in real estate law, contract management, and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, and organize legal and real estate documentation related to acquisitions, sales, and financing.
• Conduct due diligence for property transactions, including title searches and review of legal encumbrances.
• Assistattorneys with legal research, document preparation, and transactional support.
• Maintain and organize corporate and property-related legal files, ensuring accessibility and proper record-keeping.
• Support corporate governance efforts by preparing resolutions, managing entity filings, andmaintainingrecords.
• Assist with general administrative duties and special projects as directed by management to ensure smooth business operations.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s orBachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business, or related field (paralegal certification preferred)
• 1–3 years of experience in real estate law, property management, or a legal department within a real estate company
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with legal or real estate databases preferred

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and ability toidentifyinconsistencies in documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment