Senior Paralegal

It’s about taking care of people, our people.

Do you enjoy researching and verifying information to provide next-level support? Are you described as someone who is approachable, respectful, and engaged when solving complex issues? Do you have background in legal studies or experience working in the legal system? If so, being a Senior Paralegal at Frost could be for you.

At Frost, it’s about more than a job. It’s about having a flourishing career where you can thrive, both in and out of work. At Frost, we’re committed to fostering an environment that reflects our values and encourages team members to be the best they can be. In joining our adaptable, integrity-driven team, you’ll become part of Frost’s over 150-year legacy of providing unparalleled banking services.

Who you are:

As a Senior Paralegal specializing in real estate, you are our legal support, utilizing your expertise to provide professional assistance for our Legal and Corporate Real Estate Departments. You’ll play an important role by using your knowledge of legal documents related to real estate, and title and survey matters  to provide a high level of support to attorneys on complex real estate issues. Our paralegals are trustworthy and use their intellectual mindset to review title documents, surveys and legal descriptions, and to prepare a variety of real estate documents related to the purchase, sale, lease and management of real property. Most importantly, this role is about building trust through every interaction and doing it with integrity, caring and excellence in mind. 

What you’ll do:

• Provide legal support in all phases of commercial real estate transactions including: assisting in the management of a large portfolio of owned and leased property, preparing critical dates memos for sales, purchases and leases, maintaining pre-closing checklists and status charts for project teams, and coordinating all due diligence, closing and post-closing logistics

• Review and analyze title documents, boundary surveys, legal descriptions and title commitments

• Research real property tax and ownership information

• Draft and review various real estate documents including lease amendments, SNDAs, estoppels, notices, letter agreements, easements, releases and ancillary corporate documents such as resolutions and consents

• Always take action using Integrity, Caring, and Excellence to achieve all-win outcomes

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s, Associate’s degree in Legal Studies or Paralegal certification; or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal or exercising the required skills above

• Substantive experience in one or more of the following areas: commercial real estate law and real estate transactions; commercial and/or consumer lending and loan transactions and documentation; and, general corporate law

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Costar

• Adept at managing multiple complex transactions with the ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines

• Close attention to detail with excellent written and oral communication skills

• Courteous and professional demeanor

• Ability to work as a team with attorneys and other legal staff

• Strong sense of discretion and strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Additional Preferred Skills:

• General knowledge of Texas banking laws and regulations and experience working with banks or financial institutions

Frost Benefits:

At Frost, we care about your health, your family, and your future and strive to have our benefits reflect that. This includes:  

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Generous holiday and paid time off schedule

• Tuition reimbursement

• Extensive health and wellness programs, including our Employee Assistance Program

• Referral bonus program + more!

Since 1868, Frost has dedicated their expertise to provide exceptional banking, investment, and insurance services to businesses and individuals throughout Texas. Frost is one of the 50 largest U.S. banks by asset size and is a leader in banking customer satisfaction. At Frost, it’s about being part of something bigger. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and see what’s possible at Frost.