Real Estate Paralegal

Job Title: Real Estate Paralegal

Job Overview:

Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join our client in a role that supports key business operations and contributes to important organizational initiatives. This Direct Hire opportunity is based in Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach, Florida, and follows an Onsite work arrangement. The position manages residential and commercial real estate matters throughout the transaction lifecycle, helping attorneys, clients, lenders, and title professionals achieve accurate and timely closings. Success requires strong transaction ownership, careful deadline management, and the ability to resolve complex title and closing issues in a collaborative legal environment.

Compensation:

$85,000 to $95,000 per year

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; 40 hour workweek

• Key Responsibilities of the Real Estate Paralegal: Oversee a portfolio of approximately 25 to 30 residential and commercial transactions, coordinating each matter from executed agreement through closing and final file completion.
• Coordinate due diligence activities by obtaining and evaluating title evidence, lien reports, surveys, zoning materials, payoff information, and association or tenant documentation.
• Deliver accurate settlement statements and closing packages while collaborating with clients, attorneys, lenders, underwriters, and loan closing professionals to reconcile funds and address transaction requirements.
• Prepare commercial purchase agreements, conveyance instruments, affidavits, organizational authorizations, loan documents, security instruments, lease assignments, and related closing materials.
• Ensure timely completion of electronic recordings, title commitments and policies, document distribution, deadline tracking, extension requests, and remaining processing activities after closing.
• Qualifications and Skills for the Real Estate Paralegal: Undergraduate degree and at least five years of real estate paralegal experience within the real estate practice of a midsize or large law firm.
• Demonstrated ability to independently process residential and commercial files from contract intake through closing and subsequent completion activities.
• Advanced understanding of purchase and sale agreements, defined contractual terms, commercial leases, title insurance, surveys, title exceptions, encroachments, violations, and transaction deadlines.
• Experience preparing title commitments, clearing applicable title requirements, assessing exceptions, and partnering with underwriters to resolve coverage concerns.
• Proficiency with real estate closing technology, including industry closing and title platforms, along with the organization and communication skills needed to balance statements and support lender funding requirements.

Why Join Us?

This opportunity offers direct responsibility for meaningful real estate transactions and regular collaboration with attorneys, clients, lenders, underwriters, and other closing professionals. The role provides hands on exposure to both residential and commercial matters while allowing an experienced paralegal to strengthen transaction management, document preparation, and title resolution skills.

About Us:

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we have grown from a staffing agency into a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting Contemporary Staffing Solutions.