Attorney, Banking Regulations, Brokerage, Business Loans, Commercial Loans, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Disbursements, Documentation, Due Diligence, Financial Statements, Legal, Loans, Microsoft Exchange Server, Mortgage Lending, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Post Closing, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Team Player, Transaction Processing/Management, Zoning
Location: Duluth, GA
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Fully Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
About the Opportunity
Join a well-established, full-service law firm with a strong reputation in commercial real estate and banking law. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative team handling sophisticated commercial transactions for lenders, developers, investors, and business clients throughout Georgia.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage commercial real estate transactions from inception through post-closing
- Assist with commercial loans, SBA loans, construction financing, and commercial purchase and sale transactions
- Order and review title work, surveys, zoning reports, and due diligence materials
- Prepare commercial loan and sale closing documents, including notes, security deeds, deeds, mortgages, financing statements, affidavits, resolutions, and closing statements
- Coordinate closings with lenders, buyers, sellers, brokers, and attorneys
- Review leases, tenant estoppels, SNDAs, and 1031 Exchange documentation
- Handle wire transfers, disbursements, document recording, and post-closing responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout the transaction process
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience
- Experience managing commercial real estate transactions from start to finish
- Strong knowledge of title review, due diligence, and commercial closing procedures
- Experience preparing commercial loan and purchase/sale documentation
- Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills
- Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Experience with SBA and construction lending transactions
- Familiarity with 1031 Exchanges, tenant estoppels, and SNDAs
- Georgia commercial real estate experience
- Notary Public or willingness to obtain
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a respected and established law firm with a strong commercial real estate practice
- Work on sophisticated, high-value commercial transactions
- Enjoy direct attorney collaboration and meaningful client interaction
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a supportive and team-oriented culture
- Competitive compensation and benefits package