Paralegal - Real Estate

DLA Piper LLP (US); United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper LLP (US) in Atlanta is seeking an experienced paralegal for real estate transactions. You will assist with due diligence, review title commitments, and develop closing checklists, coordinating execution and delivery of documents to lenders, counsel and clients.

The role requires 5 years of paralegal experience with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate, or 5 years of legal support without a degree.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with due diligence required for real estate transactions.
• Orders, reviews and analyzes title commitments, recorded documents and surveys.
• Develops, monitors and updates closing checklists for real estate transactions.
• Prepares required documents and coordinates execution and delivery of documentation to other parties’ counsel, lenders, governmental agencies, vendors, etc.
• Manages data rooms and matter files.
• Assists attorneys in your home office and in office across the firm.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Relativity

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal certificate

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Relativity

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Summary

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.

Location

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with due diligence required for real estate transactions.
• Orders, reviews and analyzes title commitments, recorded documents and surveys.
• Develops, monitors and updates closing checklists for real estate transactions.
• Prepares required documents and coordinates execution and delivery of documentation to other parties’ counsel, lenders, governmental agencies, vendors, etc.
• Manages data rooms and matter files.
• Assists attorneys in your home office and in office across the firm.

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 associated with each matter.
• 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].

EEO Statement

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.

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