Paralegal

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing real estate investment and development firm based in Austin, Texas, specializing in commercial assets and renewable energy projects. The team operates lean and collaboratively, working hands-on across complex, high-volume transactions.

About the Role

The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will independently manage due diligence and closing processes across multiple transactions. This role requires full ownership of documentation, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to proactively drive deals forward with limited oversight.

You will work closely with the Closing Lead and collaborate daily with legal, acquisitions, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of due diligence and closings for commercial real estate and renewable energy transactions

• Prepare, review, and manage closing deliverables, documentation, and checklists

• Draft, review, and organize transaction documents prior to attorney review

• Review surveys, title commitments, policies, easements, and ALTA documentation

• Identify issues or discrepancies and escalate findings appropriately

• Manage signatures, notarizations, and document routing

• Maintain organized closing files and document retention systems

• Operate independently to move transactions forward proactively

• Coordinate with title companies, outside counsel, surveyors, utilities, and third-party stakeholders

• Collaborate with legal, land acquisition, finance, and operations teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Experience

• 7–10+ years of professional experience

• 3–4+ years specifically in commercial real estate, land, or renewable energy transactions

• Background in one or more of the following:

  • Commercial real estate law firm

  • Renewable energy developer (legal or land department)

  • Title company (Stewart Title or comparable provider)

Required Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of real estate due diligence and closing processes

• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills with attorneys, title officers, and external partners

Work Environment

• Full-time, in-office role based in Austin, TX

• Occasional ad-hoc flexibility for appointments

• Not a hybrid or remote position

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing investment platform in Austin where you’ll have direct ownership of transactions and meaningful exposure across commercial and renewable energy deals. For experienced paralegals who prefer autonomy, responsibility, and pace, this role offers long-term stability and visibility within a lean, high-performing team.