- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Position Summary
The Real Estate Paralegal will be responsible for providing high-level support to attorneys in a fast-paced commercial real estate practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in handling large-scale transactions, preparing documents, and managing the due diligence process for real estate deals. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of complex projects, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review documents for commercial real estate transactions, including purchase agreements, leases, loan documents, and closing documents.
- Conduct title and survey reviews, prepare title objection letters and assist with UCC financing documents.
- Coordinate due diligence efforts, including ordering title insurance, surveys, environmental reports, and zoning certificates.
- Assist with real estate closings, including preparing closing checklists, coordinating signatures, and ensuring all required documents are completed.
- Manage and monitor transaction timelines, ensuring deadlines are met and documents are properly executed.
- Prepare and file documents for recording with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical transaction files.
- Liaise with lenders, title companies, surveyors, and other third parties involved in the transaction.
- Assist in preparing and filing UCC financing statements and obtaining required releases or consents.
- Conduct legal research related to real estate and zoning laws as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification required.
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a paralegal, with significant experience in commercial real estate transactions.
- Expertise in commercial real estate closings, title and survey review, and document preparation.
- Familiarity with Wisconsin real estate laws and procedures is preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management software.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle high-pressure situations.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial real estate deals.
- A supportive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment that encourages professional growth.
- A prestigious Florida-based law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence.