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Paralegal Jobs in Austin, Texas, USA at McLean & Howard, L.L.P.
Job Description
Job Description
Thriving Austin real estate law firm with a dynamic and growing practice and laid back, collegial atmosphere seeks a full-time real estate paralegal to join our team. This will be a hybrid role, after a new hire onboarding and training period.
Responsibilities include:
Assist with a full range of real estate matters, including purchase and sale transactions, closings, leases, condominiums and homeowners’ associations.
Draft real estate documents for title company closings, such as deeds, releases of lien, notes, deeds of trust and affidavits of heirship.
Correspond with clients through phone and e-mail, and notarize and record documents.
Assist with answering incoming calls and other in-office responsibilities.
Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment and manage time effectively when working remotely.
Qualifications:
Degree in Paralegal Studies, paralegal certification, or demonstrated work experience that establishes paralegal-level qualifications and skills.
Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
3 to 5 years of experience as a real estate paralegal.
Excellent editing skills, and fluency in redlining documents in Word and modifying PDF documents.
Proficient computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Windows Office applications including Outlook, Word, Adobe, and Excel.
Familiarity with and ability to modify form sources such as the State Bar of Texas Real Estate Forms Manual and TREC and TAR forms.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to multi-task and rapidly shift priorities.
Self-directed, takes initiative, proactively addresses problems, can work with minimal oversight, high attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Notary Public in the State of Texas, or willingness to become one.
We are looking for a paralegal with a strong work ethic, the ability to work well under pressure and against tight deadlines, and with proficient typing skills in both speed and accuracy.
The office is located in The Grove: a vibrant, mixed use area with a variety of restaurants, bars, stores, boutique fitness and easy access to Mopac. Our firm provides medical, dental, 401(k) plan (with a 401(k) match), holidays and vacation. Salary consideration will begin at $80,000.00, depending on experience.
Qualified candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter to
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Title: Paralegal
Company: McLean & Howard, L.L.P.
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Administrative/Clerical
