Real Estate Paralegal

A bit about us:

Our client is a large, AmLaw-ranked national law firm with a strong presence across major U.S. markets, including a growing Austin office. The firm is well-regarded for its full-service practice, sophisticated real estate and affordable housing group, and collaborative, team-oriented culture. This particular practice group partners closely with nonprofit organizations and community development clients on real estate transactions that support affordable housing initiatives - offering paralegals substantive, high-impact work and genuine professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Why join us?

Generous PTO policy starting at 3 weeks and increasing with tenure
Comprehensive medical coverage with multiple plan options (PPO, HDHP), plus dental and vision
8% firm-paid 401(k) contribution
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
Family care support, including fertility, adoption/surrogacy benefits, and childcare/eldercare resources
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter/parking benefits program
Confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job Details

Real Estate Paralegal | Austin, TX (Hybrid)

An AmLaw-ranked law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its growing affordable housing practice in Austin. This is an excellent opportunity for a real estate paralegal who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced transactional environment and wants to support meaningful, mission-driven work with nonprofit and community development clients.

Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
Target Hours: ~1,600 billable hours
Responsibilities:

Draft and submit applications/filings to governmental agencies, including the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and local appraisal districts
Manage multiple real estate transactions and regulatory matters concurrently
Track and meet critical deadlines across transactions and regulatory processes
Support real estate closings - due diligence, document assembly, post-closing deliverables
Draft basic closing, organizational, and related legal documents
Prepare and track property tax exemption requests with appraisal districts
Serve as a client contact point for guidance, requests, and diligence collection
Coordinate with vendors for searches, certificates, and closing documentation
Support nonprofit clients on operational, compliance, board, and portfolio matters
Process vendor invoices and maintain accurate time entries
Maintain organized files and data rooms throughout the transaction lifecycle

Requirements:

5+ years of relevant real estate paralegal experience required
Bachelor's degree preferred; ABA-approved paralegal certificate a plus
Familiarity with corporate entity structures and SOS/Comptroller filings
Knowledge of real estate acquisition and loan financing documentation
Strong client communication and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, NetDocs (or similar DMS), and Intapp (or similar time-entry system)
Comfort using AI tools to enhance legal work efficiency
Ability to work overtime as needed

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