Paralegal - Loan Documentation - Austin

Naman Howell; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Profit sharing/401(k) after one year

Job summary

Naman Howell in Austin, TX seeks a Paralegal with 2+ years of commercial loan document experience to join our Austin office. This full-time role supports loan documentation, closings, billing, and case management in a busy practice.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and proficiency in MS Office, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Fast learner, especially with cloud-based systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work/projects.
• Excels at taking and following directions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable with strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Business casual attire required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, organizing and preparing loan documents.
• Drafting initial versions of promissory notes, security agreements, deeds of trust, and UCC financing statements.
• Reviewing Texas property title commitments, land surveys, and UCC searches to clear exceptions.
• Searching and verifying business entity statuses, good standing certificates, and resolutions with the Texas Secretary of State.
• Managing closing checklists and communicating with title companies and lenders.
• Entering attorneys’ time.
• Assisting with monthly billing cycle.
• Opening new cases in the firm’s internal system.
• Scanning & saving documents electronically; physical & digital filing; organizing & maintaining documents.
• Client communication and case updates.
• Making travel arrangements; submitting expense reimbursements.
• Maintaining confidentiality for all cases.
• E-filing.
• Other duties & special projects as assigned.

Skills

2+ years of experience

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Tools

Cloud-based systems

Job description

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Paralegal - Loan Documentation - Austin

Full-time Regular Austin, TX, US

The Austin office of Naman Howell has an immediate opening for a paralegal with 2+ years of commercial loan document experience.

We offer competitive pay rates. Full-time employees are eligible for outstanding benefits, including exemplary medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and profit sharing/401(k) after one year of service.

This is a full-time position with benefits. Standard hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.

Duties, including but not limited to:

• Reviewing, organizing and preparing loan documents
  • Drafting initial versions of promissory notes, security agreements, deeds of trust, and UCC financing statements
  • Reviewing Texas property title commitments, land surveys, and UCC searches to clear exceptions
  • Searching and verifying business entity statuses, good standing certificates, and resolutions with the Texas Secretary of State
  • Managing closing checklists and communicating with title companies and lenders
• Entering attorneys’ time
• Assisting with monthly billing cycle
• Opening new cases in the firm’s internal system
• Scanning & saving documents electronically; physical & digital filing; organizing & maintaining documents
• Client communication and case updates
• Making travel arrangements; submitting expense reimbursements
• Maintaining confidentiality for all cases
• E-filing
• Other duties & special projects as assigned

Position Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant experience required
• Fast learner, especially with cloud-based systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work/projects
• Excels at taking and following directions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable with strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Business casual attire required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Legal staff members are required to work in the office during standard business hours Monday through Friday. Working from home before or after business hours and/or on weekends may be required occasionally in order to successfully complete one’s work.

Staff members are exposed to typical office working conditions. Staff members should be able to stand, sit at an office space, speak and understand the English language, lift computer equipment, supplies and materials, and use office equipment and computers.

Who is Naman Howell?

Since 1917, our law firm has been providing individuals and businesses throughout Texas with the personal attentiveness and expertise they need on their legal matters when they need it most. We pride ourselves on our heritage, vision, and exceptional results.

We are honored to be recognized as a “Top Workplace” by U.S. News & World Report(2024), Austin American-Statesman(2024, 2025), San Antonio Express-News(2024, 2025), andUSA TODAY (2025, 2026). Winners of these awards must meet a minimum employee headcount and are selected based based on employee feedback.

Naman Howell employs 200+ professionals, including 100+ attorneys, in 5 offices across Texas with an average tenure of 10.5 years. Our team continues to grow by at least 10% each year, a trend that we expect to continue. To learn more about careers and current openings at Naman Howell, please visit NamanHowell.com/careers.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an NHSL employee. Other responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.