Paralegal; Real Estate

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

As a real estate paralegal, you will assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including documentation, due diligence, closing and post-closing activities for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing and leasing. You will be a member of the firm’s Real Estate department, reporting to the attorneys on your team.

• Review title commitments, exception documents, surveys and other due diligence (such as zoning reports), interfacing directly with the title company, surveyor or other vendors to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Prepare title objection letters and negotiate title policies and endorsements.
• Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists.
• Coordinate and assist with all aspects of closings, including preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, signature page packages, notices and other closing documents.
• Attend to all post-closing requirements, including preparation of closing indices, organization of closing binders, uploading final documentation to share sites, and monitoring of all post-closing deliveries and requirements with regular updates to applicable attorneys.
• Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memorandum.
• Review lease agreements, property management agreements, purchase agreements, and other related property agreements. Prepare initial draft documents, amendments to agreements or miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease for attorney review.
• Review organizational and authority documents, prepare formations, obtain EINs.
• Order and review UCC Lien, PACER and other searches.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a fast-paced environment with commercial real estate transactions. Law firm and in‑house experience will be considered.
• A Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in PDF software and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook or similar mail and calendar technology.
• Strong writing, organizational, people and communication skills.

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

With more than 975 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

This position is based in Dallas, TX 75201