Real Estate Paralegal

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.

Haynes and Boone’s San Antonio office sits on the famed Paseo del Rio (Riverwalk) in the heart of downtown, where our lawyers handle complex corporate, capital formation, energy, labor and employment, real estate, water law, intellectual property and litigation matters for our clients. Our lawyers are recognized in the Texas Super Lawyers directory (Thomson Reuters); Best Lawyers (Woodward/White, Inc.); and the Chambers USA legal directory (Chambers & Partners). Our lawyers are also committed to giving back through leadership, participation and financial support of civic and charitable organizations. Our lawyers serve as past and current chairs of local Chambers of Commerce and related committees, board members of numerous charitable and civic organizations, and past bar section presidents. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork.

The Real Estate Paralegal is responsible for preparing documentation necessary to matters, including real estate purchases and sale closings. This individual reviews amendments, leases, subleases and purchase assignments and must be able to accurately work on items such as title and survey reviews. This employee utilizes superior communication skills to work with lawyers and coordinate with landlords, developers or other real estate personnel. This position requires the individual to perform with a high degree of independent judgment and discretion and requires a thorough knowledge of organizational procedures and precedents.

Essential duties of the role include:

• Coordinating due diligence for a variety of commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions and dispositions, financing, etc.
• Reviewing and summarizing title commitments and surveys.
• Curative title work.
• Reviewing and summarizing UCC, judgment, tax and other lien searches.
• Preparing and filing a variety of documents including deeds, mortgages, memoranda of leases, UCC financing statements, etc.
• Obtaining permits and other documents from governmental agencies.
• Attending zoning and other types of administrative hearings as necessary.
• Preparing and distributing closing binders.
• Preparing closing checklists and coordinating the closing process for various commercial and residential real estate transactions.
• Drafting and coordinating filings at state/county levels (e.g., certificates of incorporation/formation, qualifications, bylaws/initial LP and LLC agreements, organizational consents, and assumed name certificates).
• Performs other related duties as needed or assigned.
   

The real estate paralegal reports directly to the Office Administrator or Human Resources representative, and indirectly to assigned attorneys.
 

Candidates should be familiar with effective administrative processes and possess the ability to manage a multitude of tasks and deals simultaneously. The Real Estate Paralegal needs at least three years of experience with real estate work including knowledge of financing, lease negotiation, and lending documents and procedures. Must have solid title/survey background experience.
 

Additionally, candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong computer skills. This individual must possess the ability to handle real estate transactions from the initial contract through closing, and work with minimal supervision. The paralegal must have the ability to conduct legal research and translate difficult concepts into simple English.
 

Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc. Remains stationary at least 85% of the time. This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, and printer) on a regular basis. Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs.; Individual must consistently maintain communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff. Paralegal must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 85% of the time.
 

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