Paralegal (Transactions)

Allensworth | Texas Construction Lawyers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

401K

Paid vacation/sick leave

Parking stipend

Downtown Austin office space with gym

Job summary

Allensworth, a busy commercial construction law firm in downtown Austin, seeks a full-time Paralegal (Transactions) to support our busy practice. You will work closely with transaction attorneys, paralegals, and staff to manage real estate and contract matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include variance checks, client engagement letters, conflict checks, and proofreading contracts using AIA ACD5.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience in a legal setting.
• Experience as a contract administrator and AIA ACD5 software preferred.
• Experience as a real estate paralegal or legal assistant is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing, communication, time-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Run variance checks and finalize contracts utilizing AIA ACD5.
• Maintain contract template folders with up-to-date forms.
• Assist with transactions team workflow and client communications.
• Proofread design and construction contracts for accuracy.
• Prepare client engagement letters and manage new client files.
• Run conflict checks and draft waivers as needed.
• Schedule attorney-client meetings and contract negotiations.
• Provide general administrative support and handle special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Teams/Zoom

AIA ACD5

Job description

Allensworth, a busy and growing commercial construction law firm, seeks a full-time Paralegal (Transactions) in its downtown Austin office.

Summary of Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is energetic and positive, process-driven, can both lead and take direction in a team-oriented environment, and is comfortable working at a fast-paced, busy law firm. Working in close partnership with our transaction attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff, the Paralegal will have the following key responsibilities:

• Run variance checks and finalize contracts utilizing the AIA’s ACD5 software.
• Maintain contract template folder with up-to-date contract forms.
• Assist with management of transactions team workflow, facilitating communication between attorneys and clients.
• Proofread design and construction contracts for accuracy.
• Prepare client engagement letters from form templates, ensuring clarity and compliance with firm policies.
• Run conflict checks and identify potential conflicts, drafting conflict waivers from form templates as needed.
• Open and maintain new client files.
• Save electronic documents to client files and locate documents when requested by attorney or paralegal.
• Schedule and calendar attorney-client meetings and contract negotiations.
• Provide general case-related administrative assistance (photocopying, correspondence, filing, taking meeting minutes, tracking updates).
• Perform overflow work and handle special projects on an as-needed basis.

Desired Skills and Characteristics

• Highly detail-oriented and adept at maneuvering between multiple projects seamlessly.
• Must possess a high-motor work ethic and be able to work autonomously, meet deadlines, exercise independent decision-making, handle complex issues, and set priorities in a fast-paced environment. Understands when to escal...
• Excellent communication, writing and proofreading, time management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with a variety of constituencies including attorneys, clients, and professional staff.
• Familiarity with real estate and construction transactions and an understanding of relevant legal terminology is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience in a legal setting.
• Prior experience as a contract administrator and AIA ACD5 software experience preferred.
• Prior experience as a real estate paralegal or legal assistant is highly desirable, providing a foundational understanding of real estate contracts and legal processes.
• Qualified candidates will have excellent writing, communication, time-management, and organizational skills
• Candidates should possess a strong attention to detail, exhibit a polished, professional, friendly demeanor, and work well in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Teams/Zoom/etc., and time-keeping system required

Competitive salary, health, dental, 401K, paid vacation/sick leave, parking stipend, downtown Austin office space with Class A amenities, including gym access.

About the Firm

Allensworth is a unique place to work. We designed it that way. Our firm combines excellence in construction law with a serious, ongoing commitment to collegiality, teamwork, and authenticity. We hire real people who love what they do and who enjoy being part of a close-knit, positive team that’s dedicated to serving our clients.

Allensworth focuses on serving the construction industry. For 30 years, we’ve handled complex construction matters throughout all phases of a construction project, from the first notice of a claim to the last appeal, for clients in virtually every sector of the commercial construction industry. Our 360-degree view of the industry and singular focus on construction law allows us to provide clients with comprehensive insight, education, and strategies to minimize risk, accomplish business objectives, and resolve disputes.

For more information on what it’s like to work with us, visit allensworthlaw.com/careers.