Paralegal - Real Estate

Role Overview The Dallas, Texas office of Alston & Bird LLP is seeking a Real Estate Group Paralegal with 3+ years of experience reviewing titles and survey documents. The paralegal will assist attorneys in all stages of real‑estate transactions, closings, and in preparing documents required to comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsibilities Draft initial versions (“first stabs”) of real‑estate loan documents, ancillary agreements, and closing deliverables for attorney review. Review and analyze title commitments, exception documents, and surveys; prepare title and survey summaries and work with title companies/surveyors to clear issues. Coordinate, compile, and manage all due‑diligence materials, including organizational documents, insurance certificates, UCC searches, and third‑party reports. Prepare closing checklists, track open items, and facilitate communication among attorneys, clients, lenders, title agents, and opposing counsel. Manage all aspects of closing, including organizing signatures, finalizing document packages, and ensuring timely execution and delivery of all required materials. Oversee post‑closing tasks such as recording documents, confirming title policy issuance, and organizing final closing binders. Assist attorneys in the Real Estate practice group with research, document comparison (redlines), and various transactional support needs. Maintain organized electronic files and ensure accuracy and completeness of transactional records throughout the lifecycle of each matter. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred. 5+ years as a Real Estate Paralegal. Required Skills Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. Exceptional attention to detail and strong self‑motivation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Availability to work a minimum of four days per week in‑office, with flexibility for overtime as needed. Equal Employment Opportunity Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr