Paralegal – Real Estate

Alston & Bird Law Firm; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alston & Bird LLP in Washington, DC seeks an experienced transactional Real Estate Paralegal to support due diligence, closings, and post-closing work in a demanding commercial practice. The role works directly with attorneys and clients to manage document review, organize closing binders, and ensure accurate records.

Candidates should have a four-year degree (paralegal certificate optional) and 5–10+ years of experience; salary range posted reflects DC offices and may vary by location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate optional.
• 5–10+ years of transactional/real estate paralegal experience.
• Ability to draft and review transaction documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft transaction documentation for attorneys and assist with post-closing work.
• Manage and assist with the closing of various transactions, including preparation, coordination, distribution, and organization of closing binders.
• Assist attorneys to index, organize documents, correspondence, memorandums, and attorney notes.
• Proofread legal documents and contracts.
• Reviewing Survey and Title Insurance documentation in commercial real estate transactions.
• Obtain, organize, review and summarize due diligence materials, including corporate status certificates and certified corporate documents, and real estate title examinations and surveys, as well as preparation of necessary documentation to correct or clear title.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Draft memos regarding the status of projects.
• Maintain current and accurate daily time record.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Ability to work overtime and irregular hours as dictated by the Firm and client needs.

Skills

Priority setting

Interpersonal skills

Overtime willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Job description

THE FIRM As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 27 consecutive years. This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion. JOB DESCRIPTION Alston & Bird is in search of an experienced transactional Paralegal to join out Real Estate practice group. The Real Estate Paralegal will work directly with attorneys and clients during due diligence, closings, and post-closing work of commercial real estate transactions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Drafting transaction documentation for attorneys and assisting with post-closing work
• Manage and assist with the closing of various transactions, including preparation, coordination, distribution, and organization of closing binders
• Assist attorneys to index, organize documents, correspondence, memorandums, and attorney notes
• Proofread legal documents and contracts
• Reviewing Survey and Title Insurance documentation in commercial real estate transactions
• Obtain, organize, review and summarize due diligence materials, including corporate status certificates and certified corporate documents, and real estate title examinations and surveys, as well as preparation of necessary documentation to correct or clear title
• Perform special projects as assigned
• Draft memos regarding the status of projects
• Maintain current and accurate daily time record
• Perform special projects as assigned
• Ability to work overtime and irregular hours as dictated by the Firm and client needs.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
• Work typically requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.
• Ability to travel to private and public buildings, locally and statewide, via private or public conveyance to assist attorney in attending to client needs on legal matters.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a four-year college degree is required, paralegal certificate optional.
• 5-10+ Years of experience as a Transactional/Real Estate paralegal. The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $150,000 and represents the Firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at this time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and locations. This range is specific to our Washington, D.C. offices and may not be applicable to other locations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices. The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time. Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact [e-mail]. Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.