Real Estate Paralegal
- Posted 07 December 2023
- Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
- LocationAustin
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure, Energy, 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