Job Description:

A prestigious Austin law firm has an immediate opening for a Real Estate Paralegal in their "ŽAffordable Housing practice group.Duties & Responsibilities:Create and assemble electronic closing binders, update them and interact with clients to "Žrespond to client requestsDraft simple closing documents and organizational documentsDraft and submit applications and process requests to governmental agenciesPerform factual research at government agencies via the internet"ŽOrganize and maintain complex transaction files and closing checklistsProcess due diligence and assist attorneys with closings, including but not limited to, "Žassembling documents for closing and handling post-closing delivery requirementsDevelop and maintain relationships with clients and governmental agenciesProcess invoices in firm accounting systemPrepare property tax exemption requests and track status with various appraisal districtsProvide non-profit client support for ongoing property records and regulatory filingsPrepare and update complex organizational chartsPerform other duties as assignedEducation & Experience:Bachelor's Degree requiredParalegal Certificate highly preferred6+ years' of relevant experience in the Real Estate practice area, preferably in a law firm settingKnowledge of corporate organization and structure, including various forms of entities and applicable filing with Secretary of State and ComptrollerFamiliarity with basic documents associated with real estate acquisitions and loan financingStrong organizational, communication, and writing skillsAbility to work with multiple complex matters concurrentlyMust possess client interfacing skills and have deal and people management skillsIntermediateadvanced experience with Microsoft Office 2010, Outlook, PDF, Word and ExcelMust be available to work overtime when needed and as requested