Paralegal - Real Estate
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
Location: Houston, TX
Posted: May 15 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Our client, a respected law firm in the Houston area, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Real Estate/Transactional Paralegal to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional with a strong background in commercial real estate transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Draft and revise purchase and sale agreements based on client and attorney feedback
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Prepare closing documents, including Deeds, Bills of Sale, and Assignments of Leases and Security Deposits
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Conduct title and survey reviews and identify exceptions
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Facilitate title clearance by coordinating with title companies and preparing necessary documentation
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Draft and review easements and surface waivers
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Analyze mineral reservations and assess applicability to subject properties
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Review and analyze commercial and residential leases
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Prepare promissory notes, deeds of trust, assignments of leases and rents, financing statements, and guaranties
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Draft and organize corporate entity documents, including resolutions for corporations, partnerships, and LLCs
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Monitor and manage due diligence checklists
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Ensure compliance with the Texas Property Code, Business Organizations Code, and Business and Commerce Code
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Check name availability and reserve business names as needed
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Draft and file articles of formation, bylaws, company agreements, assumed names, and federal employer identification number applications
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Prepare corporate minutes and maintain corporate records
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant professional experience as a Real Estate Paralegal in a law firm setting
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Significant experience with title and survey review and analysis
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Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
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Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
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Team-oriented with a commitment to efficiency and resourcefulness