Paralegal - Real Estate

DLA Piper; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper in Atlanta is seeking a Paralegal - Real Estate to support attorneys on a range of matters, drafting legal and other documents for review, compiling and analyzing information, and coordinating with clients, outside counsel, and vendors.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule with opportunities to collaborate across the firm, requires strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills and experience with major legal software, and a path to grow with the firm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar legal software.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work across the firm in home and office settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting legal documents for review.
• Prepare and summarize information for attorney review.
• Coordinate between attorneys, clients, outside counsel, and vendors.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Relativity

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal certificate

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Relativity

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

Under the supervision of attorneys, as a Paralegal - Real Estate, in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, performs a range of substantive cases, matter or entity related duties. Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.

Location

This position is located in our Atlanta office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Desired Skills

Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter. Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in office across the firm. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate.

Certificates

• Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 5 years’ paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate. Individuals without a degree or certification require five years’ legal support experience in the specific practice area.

Essential Job Expectations

All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.


• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.


• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.


• Comply with firm policies and procedures.


• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm’s discretion.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position or participate in the selection process. For accommodation requests, please contact [e-mail].

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

This job description provides a concise overview of the role and is not intended to describe all work elements that may be performed. It should not serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions. Job duties, requirements, and expectations may be modified at the firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment.

We are committed to excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people.

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.