Senior Real Estate Paralegal — Complex Transactions

Kirkland & Ellis; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in Houston seeks an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support high-value commercial real estate transactions for corporate, private equity, lender and investor clients. You will drive due diligence, coordinate deal execution, and help close transactions with attorneys and clients.

You will draft and assemble deeds, affidavits, assignments and closing documents, manage signatures and escrow, and resolve title and survey issues.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of complex commercial real estate experience in a law firm or title insurance company.
• Strong knowledge of title, survey, zoning, leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and closing processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Energy, Oil & Gas leasing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage Due Diligence: Review title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, leases, and related documents; identify issues and prepare summaries and responses.
• Support Transactions: Create property charts, closing checklists, critical date trackers, and status reports for complex real estate deals.
• Draft Transaction Documents: Prepare deeds, affidavits, assignments, estoppels, releases, transfer tax forms, and other closing documents.
• Coordinate Closings: Manage signatures, notarization, escrow deliveries, closing logistics, and closing books.
• Resolve Title & Survey Matters: Partner with title companies, surveyors, clients, and opposing counsel to clear issues and keep transactions on track.
• Provide Entity & UCC Support: Form entities, obtain EINs, file UCC documents, and coordinate related searches and filings.
• Deliver Exceptional Client Service: Act as a trusted resource for attorneys and clients while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis in Houston seeks an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support high-value commercial real estate transactions for corporate, private equity, lender and investor clients. You will drive due diligence, coordinate deal execution, and help close transactions with attorneys and clients.

You will draft and assemble deeds, affidavits, assignments and closing documents, manage signatures and escrow, and resolve title and survey issues.