Real Estate Paralegal

LHH; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO if hired permanently

Onsite work during assignment

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Temp-to-Hire Commercial Real Estate Paralegal. This role requires a minimum of 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions and paralegal certification. Responsibilities include drafting loan documents, managing closing checklists, and conducting title reviews. The hourly pay ranges from $30.00 to $40.00, depending on experience, and includes the possibility of unlimited PTO if hired permanently.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate lending, finance, or title at a Texas law firm.
• Experience with commercial property transactions and drafting transactional documents is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate documentation and processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare initial loan documents for commercial lending transactions.
• Review and validate documentation, ensuring accuracy of all exhibits.
• Manage closing checklists and track due diligence.
• Conduct title and survey review and analysis.
• Coordinate communication among attorneys, lenders, borrowers, and title companies.
• Maintain accurate time and billing records for invoicing.

Skills

Commercial real estate lending

Commercial real estate finance

Title and survey review

Drafting transactional documents

MS Office

Bill4Time

Education

Paralegal certification

Job description

Overview

LHH is looking for a Temp-to-Hire Commercial Real Estate Paralegal for a transactional boutique law firm located in Fort Worth, TX. Temp to Hire can be 3 months depending on how the assignment is going. Would like someone that can assist while the perm search is ongoing and hopefully work out to be hired permanently.

• Hourly pay is $30.00 - $40.00 per hour DOE
• 3 month assignment fully onsite. Will evaluate at that time to hire permanently
• If hired permanently, unlimited PTO (if not abused)

Candidates with residential real estate experience and candidates with no law firm experience will not be considered. Please do not apply

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate lending, commercial real estate finance, or commercial escrow/title at a Texas law firm
• Experience with commercial property transactions, easements, rights of way, title and survey review, acquisitions/dispositions, and drafting transactional documents is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with lending-transaction processes, though not necessarily specialized lending-document drafting
• Title and Survey experience
• Paralegal certification required
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate documentation and processes
• Proficiency in MS Office and Bill4Time for timekeeping (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare initial loan documents for commercial lending transactions (Texas and national)
• Review and validate documentation, ensuring accuracy of all exhibits
• Manage closing checklists and track due diligence to support timely closings
• Conduct title and survey review and analysis
• Coordinate communication among attorneys, lenders, borrowers, and title companies
• Maintain accurate time and billing records for invoicing
• Manage documents per firm procedures, including electronic filing
• Record documents electronically in applicable public records
• Support special projects and additional assignments as needed

If you meet the requirements above and can perform all the responsibilities, please apply or contact me at [e-mail]