Job Description Location: Atlanta, GA office – we are seeking an experienced transactional Paralegal to join our Real Estate practice group. The Real Estate Paralegal will work directly with attorneys and clients during due diligence, closings, and post-closing work of commercial real estate transactions.Essential Duties Drafting transaction documentation for attorneys and assisting with post-closing work.Manage and assist with the closing of various transactions, including preparation, coordination, distribution, and organization of closing binders.Assist attorneys to index, organize documents, correspondence, memorandums, and attorney notes.Proofread legal documents and contracts.Review survey and title insurance documentation in commercial real estate transactions.Obtain, organize, review and summarize due diligence materials, including corporate status certificates and certified corporate documents, and real estate title examinations and surveys, and prepare necessary documentation to correct or clear title.Draft memos regarding the status of projects.Maintain current and accurate daily time record.Skills Needed Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff, providing information with courtesy and tact.Ability to work overtime and irregular hours as dictated by the Firm and client needs.Ability to travel locally and statewide via private or public conveyance to assist attorneys in attending to client needs.Education & Experience Completion of a four-year college degree is required; paralegal certificate optional.5-10+ Years of experience as a Transactional/Real Estate paralegal.Equal Opportunity Employer Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact donavan.mclean@alston.com for assistance.#J-18808-Ljbffr
