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Real Estate Paralegal

Posted 07 December 2023
Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
LocationAustin
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & InfrastructureEnergy, ESG & Green Tech Finance
ReferenceLMLI-1JUN23
Contact NameLauren Massana

Job description

​THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Client is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to assist with land transactions related to the development and financing of utility-scale solar energy projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Texas real estate law, as well as experience working in the solar industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with drafting purchase agreements, lease agreements, easements, and other real estate-related documents

  • Working closely with the project development team to ensure real estate requirements are met for project development

  • Assisting with the management of the title insurance company and reviewing title commitments and surveys

  • Assisting with title curative work including obtaining crossing agreements and subordination agreements

  • Maintaining accurate and organized records of all real estate transactions.

  • Handling the filing process with various clerks.

Preferred Experience:

  • 3-5+ years real estate paralegal experience with a focus on land acquisition and leasing in Texas

  • Renewable energy project real estate experience preferred

  • Some corporate paralegal experience is preferred, but not required

  • Paralegal certification in Texas is a plus

  • Excellent, detail-oriented, high-accuracy drafting skills

  • Extensive title and survey experience

  • Strong grasp of real estate contract terms and ability to understand legal documents

  • Microsoft Office skills

  • Title research skills

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment