Paralegal

Corporate / Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-respected, long-established law firm in the Buckhead area of Atlanta to recruit an experienced Corporate / Commercial Real Estate Paralegal. This role is a great fit for a seasoned paralegal who enjoys hands-on transactional work, meaningful responsibility, and a firm culture that values stability, professionalism, and true work-life balance.

This position supports a small transactional team handling a high volume of commercial real estate closings and related corporate work. The firm represents sophisticated commercial clients and developers and does not handle residential real estate matters.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing and post-closing
• Coordinate end-to-end closings for acquisitions and dispositions of commercial properties
• Manage and track due diligence materials, timelines, and closing deliverables
• Order, review, and analyze title commitments, surveys, zoning letters, and related documentation
• Identify and help resolve title and survey issues in coordination with title underwriters
• Prepare, organize, and maintain closing binders and transaction records
• Assist with purchase and sale agreement review and related transaction documents
• Support corporate and entity-related matters tied to real estate transactions, including formations, governance, and modifications
• Prepare organizational documents such as resolutions, consents, and authorization materials
• Handle UCC searches, filings, certificates of existence, and ongoing compliance matters
• Submit filings to applicable state and local agencies as required
• Maintain accurate calendaring, deadline tracking, and filing systems
• Communicate professionally and confidently with attorneys, clients, title companies, and opposing counsel
• Provide paralegal-level support with some administrative responsibilities as needed (no billable hour requirement)
• All matters are commercial in nature; no residential work

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant paralegal experience required
• Strong commercial real estate background is essential
• Proven experience supporting Georgia CRE transactions and closings
• Title and survey review experience is required
• Corporate transactional experience is a strong plus
• UCC and multi-state filing experience preferred
• Paralegal certificate not required, but viewed favorably
• Stable work history is important; limited job movement preferred
• Mid-to-large law firm environment exposure is strongly preferred
• Experience with developers and commercial entities purchasing large tracts of land or existing commercial assets is strongly preferred

Team & Work Environment

• Supporting multiple attorneys
• Serving as the primary paralegal for the firm's corporate and commercial real estate practice
• Collaborative, approachable leadership and a collegial team environment
• Long-tenured firm with a reputation for professionalism and retention
• Typical workweek is approximately 40 hours

Work Arrangement

• Fully onsite during the first 90 days for onboarding
• After 90 days, one remote / work-from-home day per week
• Standard schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flexibility on start and end times

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range of $85,000 to $95,000, DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package including employee-paid medical,
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Profit sharing / Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays
• Dental / Vision benefits
• Bonus Opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial real estate paralegal seeking long-term stability, sophisticated transactional work, and a firm culture that prioritizes quality over chaos.