Paralegal - Real Estate

Alston & Bird LLP Real Estate ParalegalAs a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 27 consecutive years. This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.Alston & Bird is in search of an experienced transactional paralegal to join our Real Estate practice group. The Real Estate paralegal will work directly with attorneys and clients during due diligence, closings, and post-closing work of commercial real estate transactions.Essential DutiesDrafting transaction documentation for attorneys and assisting with post-closing workManage and assist with the closing of various transactions, including preparation, coordination, distribution, and organization of closing bindersAssist attorneys to index, organize documents, correspondence, memorandums, and attorney notesProofread legal documents and contractsReviewing survey and title insurance documentation in commercial real estate transactionsObtain, organize, review and summarize due diligence materials, including corporate status certificates and certified corporate documents, and real estate title examinations and surveys, as well as preparation of necessary documentation to correct or clear titlePerform special projects as assignedDraft memos regarding the status of projectsMaintain current and accurate daily time recordAbility to work overtime and irregular hours as dictated by the Firm and client needs.Skills Needed To Be SuccessfulAbility to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.Work typically requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.Ability to travel to private and public buildings, locally and statewide, via private or public conveyance to assist attorney in attending to client needs on legal matters.Education & ExperienceCompletion of a four-year college degree is required, paralegal certificate optional.5-10+ years of experience as a transactional/real estate paralegal.The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $150,000 and represents the Firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at this time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and locations. This range is specific to our Washington, D.C. offices and may not be applicable to other locations.Equal Opportunity EmployerAlston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.