Real Estate Paralegal

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Paralegal to support the Capital Finance and Real Estate team. This role assists lawyers and timekeepers with preparation of basic legal documents, routine research, and other tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate daily time records, drafting routine correspondence, reviewing documents for discovery, and assisting with closings and trial preparation. Overtime or travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred; paralegal certificate helpful.
• Prior case clerk or paralegal experience preferred; knowledge of Federal, State, and Local rules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong research and document handling skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Generates revenue by meeting billable hour and timekeeping expectations.
• Follows ethical requirements of the applicable State.
• Drafts routine correspondence and basic documents using templates.
• Performs routine document reviews and assists with discovery, trial, and closings as directed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Legal research

Document drafting

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate

College degree preferred

Tools

Legal databases

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Requisition Number: PARAL004060

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Paralegal to support the Capital Finance and Real Estate team. This position assists lawyers and non-attorney timekeepers with preparation of basic legal documents, routine legal research activities, and other tasks related to one or more of the firm's legal practice areas under the frequent supervision of lawyers and more experienced paralegals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Generates revenue by meeting billable hour and other timekeeping expectations set forth by the firm. Proactively secures billable work, which may require working across teams and offices. Maintains current and accurate daily time log; inputs time records into firm's time and accounting systems according to firm and outside counsel guidelines. Accounts for complete workday.
• Follows the ethical requirements set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State in which work is performed.
• Basic knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local rules. Stays abreast of current rules changes and informs team of same.
• Drafts routine correspondence, memoranda to file, and basic documents using internal templates and/or established forms; correspondence primarily used internally and reviewed by a lawyer or more experienced paralegal.
• Performs routine document reviews, i.e., chronological and alphabetical review of documents. Assists with document organization, and preparation for discovery, trial, administrative, and/or business closings, as applicable and as directed by a lawyer or more experienced paralegal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred. Paralegal certificate, National Association of Legal Assistants certification or specialty certificate provided by State helpful.
• Experience: Prior case clerk or similar experience helpful, particularly if experience involved work with documents. Case clerk, paralegal, or general legal experience preferred.
• Other Qualifications: Basic knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local rules. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic technological and research skills necessary to pull requested documents from online resources required; familiarity with legal technology and computer databases preferred. Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, and present a positive, professional image with colleagues, professional staff, and vendors. Ability to work overtime or travel, as needed, on short notice essential. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and input (typing) of information into computer. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through oral communication. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The expected salary range for Richmond, VA based employees is $68,000-93,300, though salaries for employees based outside of Richmond, VA may differ. Beyond an employment candidate's physical location, salary offers may be based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, training and/or experience.

In addition to providing competitive compensation in the form of salaries and bonuses, Hunton Andrews Kurth offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

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