Paralegal - Loan Documentation - Austin

About the Role

We have an immediate opening in our Austin office for a paralegal with 2+ years of commercial loan document experience. This is a full-time position with standard hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, organizing, and preparing loan documents
• Drafting initial versions of promissory notes, security agreements, deeds of trust, and UCC financing statements
• Reviewing Texas property title commitments, land surveys, and UCC searches to clear exceptions
• Searching and verifying business entity statuses, good standing certificates, and resolutions with the Texas Secretary of State
• Managing closing checklists and communicating with title companies and lenders
• Scheduling and calendaring
• Entering attorneys’ time
• Assisting with the monthly billing cycle
• Opening new cases in the firm’s internal system
• Scanning and saving documents electronically; physical and digital filing; organizing and maintaining documents
• Client communication and case updates
• Making travel arrangements; submitting expense reimbursements
• Maintaining confidentiality for all cases
• E-filing
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience required
• Fast learner, especially with cloud-based systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work/projects
• Excels at taking and following directions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable with strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Business casual attire required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Legal staff members are required to work in the office during standard business hours, Monday through Friday. Occasional work from home before or after business hours and/or on weekends may be required to successfully complete tasks.

• Exposure to typical office working conditions
• Ability to stand, sit at an office space, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to lift computer equipment, supplies, and materials
• Ability to use office equipment and computers

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for outstanding benefits, including:

• Exemplary medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Profit sharing/401(k) after one year of service

About Naman Howell

Since 1917, our law firm has been providing individuals and businesses throughout Texas with the personal attentiveness and expertise they need on their legal matters. We pride ourselves on our heritage, vision, and exceptional results. Naman Howell employs 200+ professionals, including 100+ attorneys, across 5 offices in Texas with an average tenure of 10.5 years. Our team continues to grow by at least 10% each year.

We are honored to be recognized as a “Top Workplace” by U.S. News & World Report (2024), Austin American-Statesman (2024, 2025), San Antonio Express-News (2024, 2025), and USA TODAY (2025, 2026). Winners of these awards are selected based on employee feedback.