Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to support commercial real estate matters in Southeast Michigan. This position focuses on transaction coordination, document preparation, title and survey review, and closing support across acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development projects. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review title materials, surveys, zoning-related records, and supporting property documents to identify issues and help move matters toward closing.

• Oversee due diligence tracking by organizing required items, monitoring progress, and keeping attorneys informed of outstanding matters.

• Prepare transaction documents such as amendments, deeds, discharges, ancillary agreements, sale and acquisition paperwork, and closing statements.

• Create and maintain summaries of contract obligations, key business terms, and milestone dates to support timely execution of each matter.

• Coordinate pre-closing activities, assemble closing binders, and manage the flow of documents among attorneys, clients, title companies, and other parties.

• Analyze title commitments and related insurance provisions, assist with policy and pro forma review, and draft responses to title objections when needed.

• Work closely with surveyors, title representatives, clients, and legal team members to resolve title and survey concerns efficiently.

• Support all phases of commercial real estate closings, ensuring documents are accurate, complete, and delivered within required timelin

• Bachelor’s degree required; a paralegal certificate is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

• At least three years of commercial real estate paralegal experience, ideally within a law firm or similarly demanding legal setting.

• Demonstrated background supporting real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, development projects, and due diligence processes.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign; familiarity with FileSite or iManage is a plus.

• Ability to stay highly organized, manage competing priorities, and maintain accuracy while working under tight deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach and strong client service orientation.

• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and flexibility to work additional hours when business needs require.