Transactional Paralegal

Connect Staffing, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid Downtown parking

3 weeks of PTO

Job summary

Connect Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate & Transactional Paralegal to join its Downtown Atlanta team. The role supports two attorneys onsite, with a focus on CRE transactions and potential expansion into M&A and other matters.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CRE paralegal experience, strong title and survey review skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. The firm offers an excellent work environment and stability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience with a strong commercial real estate background.
• Experience with title and survey review and title curative matters.
• M&A or other transactional experience is a plus; willingness to learn is welcomed.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and a go-getter, team-oriented mentality.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word formatting/editing and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial real estate transactions from due diligence through closing.
• Review ALTA surveys, title commitments, legal descriptions, title exceptions, and pro forma policies.
• Assist with title curative matters and execution and recording of transactional documents.
• Maintain transaction checklists, site trackers, title spreadsheets, and electronic data rooms.
• Prepare and edit routine transactional and closing documents.
• Assist with M&A, financing, corporate, and other transactional matters as needed.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, title companies, surveyors, and other transaction parties.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Commercial CRE background

Attention to detail

Initiative & teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

An established boutique law firm in Downtown Atlanta is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate & Transactional Paralegal to join its close-knit team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced CRE paralegal looking for a steady desk, a comfortable workload, and an excellent work environment, with the opportunity to expand into M&A and other transactional matters.

The role primarily supports two attorneys and is fully onsite. The firm offers medical and dental insurance, paid Downtown parking, 3 weeks of PTO, and a stable, low-turnover work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial real estate transactions from due diligence through closing.
• Review ALTA surveys, title commitments, legal descriptions, title exceptions, and pro forma policies.
• Assist with title curative matters and execution and recording of transactional documents.
• Maintain transaction checklists, site trackers, title spreadsheets, and electronic data rooms.
• Prepare and edit routine transactional and closing documents.
• Assist with M&A, financing, corporate, and other transactional matters as needed.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, title companies, surveyors, and other transaction parties.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience with a strong commercial real estate background.
• Experience with title and survey review and title curative matters.
• M&A or other transactional experience is a plus; willingness to learn is welcomed.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and a go-getter, team-oriented mentality.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word formatting/editing and Excel.

Connect Staffing, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application/hiring process or if you need assistance due to a disability, please contact us at 678.274.6367 or [e-mail].