Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Position: Paralegal

Location: Coral Gables, FL (Full-Time, In-Office)

Reports To: General Counsel

Compensation: Mid-$90,000s, commensurate with experience

Required Experience
• 5+ years of paralegal experience.
• Strong background supporting commercial real estate and corporate transactions.
• Ability to manage large, complex transactions involving significant documentation, deadlines, redlines, and transaction checklists.
• Experience reviewing contracts and understanding key provisions.
• Strong organizational and calendaring skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Comfortable working with and supporting accounting/finance teams.

Primary Responsibilities
• Support the General Counsel in commercial real estate and development-related matters.
• Review contracts, identify key dates, maintain calendars, and provide proactive reminders regarding critical deadlines and obligations.
• Assist with transactions involving master developers and large-scale development projects.
• Manage transaction documentation and closing processes.
• Coordinate closings with title companies.
• Prepare and review closing statements.
• Review and track commercial lease agreements, including critical dates, renewal periods, obligations, and deadlines.
• Assist with matters involving homebuilders and residential development projects.
• Review homebuilding-related closing documentation and statements.

Preferred Experience
• Experience working with production builders/homebuilders.
• Real estate development experience is highly desirable.
• Experience coordinating with title companies and handling real estate closings.

Additional Responsibilities
• Periodically assist with personal legal matters for company ownership and executives, such as residential real estate transactions.
• Occasionally provide support to the CFO on legal and transactional matters as needed.
• Willingness to contribute wherever necessary as a team player, including administrative or project-related support when needed.

Ideal Candidate Profile
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Highly organized and deadline-driven.
• Able to independently manage calendars, track obligations, and anticipate upcoming deadlines.
• Comfortable reading, understanding, and summarizing contracts and leases.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative attitude.
• Looking for a long-term opportunity and stable work environment.

Culture & Benefits
• Family-oriented company culture.
• Long employee tenure; leadership described the company as "a family" where people tend to stay long-term.
• Fully employer-paid health insurance.
• Annual company gatherings and employee-focused events.
• Potential for significant discretionary bonuses tied to major company transactions and successful deals.
• Close-knit environment with direct exposure to leadership, including the General Counsel, CFO, and company ownership.

Additional Notes
• Transaction volume is relatively manageable, with approximately 3-4 major deals per year.
• Success in this role is heavily dependent on organization, attention to detail, contract comprehension, deadline management, and the ability to proactively support the General Counsel.