What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Real Estate position at Blackstone Talent LLC?
We are seeking a full-time, talented paralegal for our real estate department. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide transactions support, prepare and review real estate documents associated with acquisitions, and other counterparties, and coordinate document preparation, due diligence, and closing of the company’s acquisitions. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, 401K, PTO, with opportunity to grow and a great team culture!
Duties:
- Provide support to staff in the preparation, execution, and administration of real estate documents associated with real property acquisitions associated with projects.
- Prepare and coordinate with landowners, attorneys and other parties for the execution of real estate documents, including but not limited to deeds, purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, leases, easements, assignments, affidavits, curative instruments and subordination agreements.
- Prepare checklists and timelines to coordinate real estate due diligence of purchase and sale activities.
- Review title reports, land surveys, title policies, and coordinate the resolution of title issues, and other deliverables with the land team to ensure that the company secures clear title ahead of closing.
- Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, preparing billings, waivers and other real estate documents
- Review and analyze contracts, discovery, and various legal issues to assist attorneys in implementing appropriate legal action.
- Review and summarize depositions, Documents, and Contracts
- Maintain calendar and case docketing system.
- Prepare attorneys for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials including notebooks with pertinent pleadings, discovery, and documents.
- E-file legal documents, initiate and monitor record orders, prepare draft subpoenas and deposition.
Requirements:
- 3 years’ of Paralegal experience handling real property transactions
- Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification with combination of education and years of experience will be considered.
- Great tenure in previous roles
- Experience with real property transactions in energy, commercial real estate, title, or title insurance may be considered.
- Solid background in reviewing title reports and resolving title defects.
- Ability to understand, draft, and navigate real property contracts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels within the company and outside vendors
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and general database management.
Compensation and benefits for this position are very competitive. Compensation in this position can reach up to $98k bonus for the ideal individual. Do not let this unique opportunity pass by. We are only looking at individuals within daily commuting distance to the Houston Galleria area.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Houston, TX 77056: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Paralegal in Real Estate: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $98,000