Position: Real Estate Paralegal

Location: Tampa, FL

Salary: 90k – 100k + Bonus + Paid OT

International Mid-Size Law Firm seeks a Real Estate Paralegal to join their Team!

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and reviewing closing documents for commercial and residential real estate purchase and sale transactions.
• Aid in preparing and reviewing loan documents, including UCC Financing Statements.
• Coordinate closings for commercial and residential real estate transactions by maintaining a closing checklist, preparing and distributing signature page packages, reviewing settlement statements, and coordinating with various transaction parties as necessary.
• Order and review title and survey documents (including title exceptions), prepare title and survey objection letters, and create title/survey memoranda and escrow closing letters.
• Order and collect typical legal due diligence items for sale and loan transactions, including zoning/governmental compliance letters, UCC/judgment searches, entity authority documents, good standing certificates, and estoppel letters from lienholders, tenants, and other parties involved in declarations, easements, and similar agreements.
• Order, review, and abstract UCC/judgment/lien search results.
• Obtain and review zoning reports and conduct relevant zoning analyses.
• Conduct lease reviews and prepare lease abstracts.
• Manage the filing and recording of documents.
• Prepare closing binders and address post-closing matters.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
• Strong title and survey skills, advanced technical skills, and excellent oral and written communication abilities are necessary.
• Must demonstrate keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Capability to handle various tasks without error, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests.
• Knowledge of legal terms and matters to ensure that submitted forms include all necessary related parties.