Corporate Paralegal- Commercial Real Estate

Job Description

Job Description

Connect Staffing is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join the in-house legal department of a large, well-respected corporate employer in Atlanta.

This is a hands-on role managing commercial real estate transactions from contract through closing and post-closing . You'll serve as a key point of contact throughout the transaction, working closely with attorneys, title companies, and internal business teams while managing approximately 25–30 active contracts.

If you're ready to ditch the billable hours and move in-house, this is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, high-visibility legal team with strong work/life balance and a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite/2 remote).

What You'll Do:

• Manage CRE transactions from contract through closing and post-closing

• Draft closing documents, amendments, easements, objection letters, and related documents using established templates

• Review title commitments, surveys, plats, leases, contracts, and other due diligence materials

• Abstract contracts and track critical dates, deadlines, and transaction requirements

• Coordinate directly with title companies to clear requirements and prepare for closings

• Maintain transaction files and closing binders

• Partner with Corporate Counsel and internal real estate, construction, engineering, environmental, and licensing teams

• Provide transaction updates and confidently communicate with stakeholders across the organization

What We're Looking For:

• 4+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department

• Hands-on experience with CRE transactions, closings, title review, and document drafting

• Strong organization and deadline-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple active transactions

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel

• Degree from an accredited college or university required

• Paralegal certification and iManage experience are a plus