Experienced Paralegal (Executive Assistant) Needed ASAP in Vernon, ALRole OverviewWe are seeking a highly disciplined Executive Assistant with paralegal-level experience to support the executive suite and drive real estate transactions nationwide.
This is not the practice of law, but it requires deep familiarity with real estate transactions, legal documentation, and coordination with corporate attorneys. The role is operational, administrative, and execution-focused.
This position exists to push deals forward. It serves as the control center for transaction oversight. You must be versatile and capable of managing 10–12 multi-million-dollar deals simultaneously.
Core Responsibilities (Execution Is Mandatory)- Coordinate real estate transactions across the Southeast and occasionally nationwide, from executed agreement through closing and post-closing
- Actively push transactions from start to finish, ensuring momentum, resolution, and accountability
- Manage contracts, amendments, leases, and transaction documents with absolute precision
- Track and control all due diligence items, contingencies, deadlines, and deliverables
- Coordinate with attorneys, title companies, lenders, surveyors, and closing agents across multiple jurisdictions
- Coordinate deed filings and county recordings; verify accuracy and completion
- Conduct deed, lien, and ownership research using public records
- Maintain clean, auditable transaction files and disciplined document systems
- Own executive calendars, deadlines, and follow-ups—nothing slips
- Enforce accountability with third parties until tasks are completed and confirmed
- Executive Assistant Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to the executive suite
- Maintain calendar control, deadline management, and priority alignment
- Prepare transaction summaries, status updates, and executive reporting
- Coordinate at a high level across multiple entities and stakeholders
- Maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion at all times
Required Experience- 8+ years of experience as a Paralegal
- Demonstrated experience with real estate transactions
- Strong understanding of contract workflows, due diligence, and transaction timelines
- Experience working directly with attorneys
- Exceptional organizational and document-management skills
- Accountability Standard (Non-Negotiable)
- Deadlines are owned, tracked, and enforced
- Tasks are followed through to verified completion
- Details are not missed
- Execution is expected, not optional
Pay range is $55,000 - $70,000 depending on experienceTo apply, CALL PRIDESTAFF at 205-440-3729 or send your resume to TUSCALOOSA@PRIDESTAFF.COMCompensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 Per Yearreal estate transactions, contract management, due diligence, document management, calendar management, deadline management, stakeholder coordination, confidentiality management, transaction oversight, public records research, deed filings, file management, executive reporting, priority alignment, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrative Assistant, Law Clerk, Associate Attorney, Legal Associate, Paralegal & Clerk & Project Manager, Assistant Paralegal I, Legal Intern, Litigation Associate
