- Create and assemble electronic closing binders, updates them and interacts with clients to respond to client requests
- Draft simple closing documents and organizational documents
- Draft and submit applications and process requests to governmental agencies
- Perform factual research at government agencies via the internet
- Organize and maintain complex transaction files and closing checklists
- Process due diligence and assist attorneys with closings, including but not limited to, assembling documents for closing and handling post-closing delivery requirements
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients and governmental agencies
- Process invoices in firm accounting system
- Prepare property tax exemption requests and track status with various appraisal districts
- Provide non-profit client support for ongoing property records and regulatory filings
- Prepare and update complex organizational charts
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Paralegal Certificate highly preferred
- 6+ years' of relevant experience in the Real Estate practice area, preferably in a law firm setting
- Knowledge of corporate organization and structure, including various forms of entities and applicable filing with Secretary of State and Comptroller
- Familiarity with basic documents associated with real estate acquisitions and loan financing
- Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills
- Ability to work with multiple complex matters concurrently
- Must possess client interfacing skills and have deal and people management skills
- Intermediate/advanced experience with Microsoft Office 2010, Outlook, PDF, Word and Excel
- Must be available to work overtime when needed and as requested
Affordable Housing Paralegal- 1943994 - Austin, United States - AMS Staffing Inc.
Description
Please send your resume in Word format if you are interested in a Affordable Housing Paralegal opening located in Austin, TX Salary for this role is going to be in the $75K-$88K range with AMAZING benefits. If you are not interested in this position, please pass onto colleagues/associates as we do offer referral fees should they be hired.
Title: Affordable Housing Paralegal
Location: Austin, TX 78701
Salary: $75K-$88K
Work Environment: 100% ONSITE
Job Description:
Paralegal in the Affordable Housing practice group. Responsibilities include: document management, performing routine and advanced tasks as an aid to attorneys in a complex and productive real estate practice. Additionally, this position is expected to utilize knowledge within the specialized area to perform legal research, document drafting and technical procedures.
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