Paralegal - Real Estate / Financial Services (Hybrid)

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This position is based in our Atlanta office.

Job Description

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our team. The Paralegal will be responsible for assisting attorneys and practice groups in real estate finance and public finance matters and providing assistance in preparing legal documents. The Paralegal will prepare drafts of documents, maintain responsibility for files, calendars and meetings, assemble large numbers of executed contracts and assemble closing binders. This position offers a hybrid schedule, providing flexibility to work from home or the office. Currently, this role requires weekly in-office presence.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Preparation of initial drafts of legal finance documents.
• Preparation of closing signature packages.
• Attendance at and participation in meetings, conference calls and/or closings.
• Assembly of closing binders.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in related area.
• Organizational skills to work independently and meet deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
• Organizational skills to maintain daily accounting of time records and input timesheets into the system directly.
• Communication skills to interact with all levels of internal staff, attorneys and management and external clients of the firm.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work.
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certification a plus

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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