Application Guide

How to Apply for Real Estate Paralegal

at Unison Infrastructure

🏢 About Unison Infrastructure

Unison Infrastructure is a mission-driven firm that has deployed over $1.3 billion since 2003 to fund and manage sustainable infrastructure projects. Joining Unison means contributing to impactful, long-term investments in renewable energy, broadband, and other critical assets that strengthen communities across the US. The remote-first culture offers flexibility while working on high-stakes real estate transactions nationwide.

About This Role

As a Real Estate Paralegal, you will be the linchpin in a fast-paced pipeline of commercial real estate deals, ensuring seamless closings from due diligence through document execution. Your work directly supports the acquisition and development of sustainable infrastructure, making you a key player in Unison’s mission. You’ll collaborate with attorneys, title companies, and internal teams to manage complex, multi-state transactions.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start your day by reviewing the closing checklist for 2-3 active deals, updating trackers in SharePoint, and coordinating with title companies on outstanding commitments. Mid-morning, you’ll draft legal descriptions for a new acquisition and review survey plats for discrepancies. After lunch, you prepare closing packages, troubleshoot a title issue with an attorney, and wrap up by updating Salesforce with next steps for each deal.

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🎯 Who Unison Infrastructure Is Looking For

  • A seasoned commercial real estate paralegal with 4-8 years of experience at a mid-to-large law firm, comfortable handling high-volume, multi-state deals.
  • Proficient in deed plotting software, GIS, and title commitment review, with a sharp eye for legal descriptions and survey discrepancies.
  • A tech-savvy organizer who thrives on maintaining detailed checklists and trackers in SharePoint and Salesforce, and can juggle multiple closings simultaneously.
  • A collaborative, detail-oriented professional who communicates clearly with internal teams and external partners, and takes ownership of closing packages from start to finish.

📝 Tips for Applying to Unison Infrastructure

1

Tailor your resume to highlight experience with title commitments, surveys, and legal descriptions—use specific examples from past deals (e.g., 'Managed closing for a 50-turbine wind farm in Texas, coordinating 12 separate parcels').

2

In your cover letter, mention your proficiency with deed plotting software (e.g., Bluebeam, ProVal) and GIS tools, as these are critical for Unison’s workflow.

3

Showcase your experience with remote collaboration—mention any tools like SharePoint, Salesforce, or virtual closing platforms you’ve used.

4

Quantify your pipeline management: include metrics like 'Managed 30+ concurrent real estate transactions across 10 states' to demonstrate your capacity.

5

Research Unison’s recent projects (e.g., solar farms, fiber networks) and reference them in your application to show genuine interest.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your experience with multi-state commercial real estate closings, particularly in renewable energy or infrastructure sectors.', 'Highlight your technical skills: deed plotting, GIS, title review, and proficiency with SharePoint/Salesforce.', 'Show how your organizational skills ensure smooth closings—mention a specific system you’ve used to track deadlines and deliverables.', 'Convey enthusiasm for sustainable infrastructure and Unison’s mission to fund projects that benefit communities.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Unison’s website to understand their investment focus—they fund renewable energy, broadband, and other infrastructure. Note recent projects or partnerships.
  • → Read about the company’s history since 2003 and its $1.3B deployment to grasp the scale and impact of their work.
  • → Look up the specific states where Unison has active projects (e.g., solar farms in the Southwest, broadband in rural areas) to show geographic awareness.
  • → Check their LinkedIn or news articles for any recent deals or team expansions to reference in conversation.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your process for managing a pipeline of 10+ simultaneous deals—how do you prioritize and track deadlines?
2 Describe a time you identified a title issue or survey discrepancy that could have delayed a closing. How did you resolve it?
3 How do you ensure accuracy when drafting legal descriptions, especially for complex parcels with easements or rights-of-way?
4 What experience do you have with GIS or deed plotting software? Can you give an example of how you used it in a real estate transaction?
5 Why are you interested in working for a sustainable infrastructure company like Unison, and how does your background align with our mission?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don’t submit a generic paralegal resume—omit non-commercial real estate experience (e.g., family law) unless it demonstrates transferable skills.
  • Avoid claiming proficiency in software you don’t know—if you’re rusty on GIS or deed plotting, take a quick refresher course before applying.
  • Don’t underestimate the importance of pipeline management—failing to emphasize your organizational systems (trackers, checklists) can make you seem less prepared for the volume.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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