Real Estate Paralegal — Mission-Driven Housing (Hybrid)

Jobot; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical coverage

8% 401(k) contribution

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Family care benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter benefits

EAP

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its growing affordable housing practice in Austin, TX. This hybrid role supports high-volume, fast-paced transactional work for nonprofit and community development clients.

You will draft filings, manage multiple real estate transactions, and coordinate with lenders, government agencies, and vendors while delivering accurate, timely documents. The position offers strong benefits and a collaborative team culture, with a hybrid schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant real estate paralegal experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred; ABA-approved paralegal certificate a plus
• Familiarity with corporate entity structures and SOS/Comptroller filings
• Knowledge of real estate acquisition and loan financing documentation
• Strong client communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, NetDocs (or similar DMS), and Intapp (or similar time-entry system)
• Comfort using AI tools to enhance legal work efficiency
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Draft and submit applications/filings to governmental agencies, including the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and local appraisal districts
• Manage multiple real estate transactions and regulatory matters concurrently
• Track and meet critical deadlines across transactions and regulatory processes
• Support real estate closings - due diligence, document assembly, post-closing deliverables
• Draft basic closing, organizational, and related legal documents
• Prepare and track property tax exemption requests with appraisal districts
• Serve as a client contact point for guidance, requests, and diligence collection
• Coordinate with vendors for searches, certificates, and closing documentation
• Support nonprofit clients on operational, compliance, board, and portfolio matters
• Process vendor invoices and maintain accurate time entries
• Maintain organized files and data rooms throughout the transaction lifecycle

Skills

Real estate paralegal experience

Client communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

ABA-approved paralegal certificate a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

NetDocs

Intapp

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its growing affordable housing practice in Austin, TX. This hybrid role supports high-volume, fast-paced transactional work for nonprofit and community development clients.

You will draft filings, manage multiple real estate transactions, and coordinate with lenders, government agencies, and vendors while delivering accurate, timely documents. The position offers strong benefits and a collaborative team culture, with a hybrid schedule