Real Estate Paralegal

Job Description Job Title: Real Estate Paralegal Location: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States Salary: $85,000-$100,000 Skills: Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Title & UCC Review, Document Drafting & Transaction Management, Organization & High-Volume Case Management About the Law Practice Company / The Opportunity: Join a law practice supporting sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, leasing matters, and affordable housing work. This opportunity is suited to an experienced paralegal who enjoys managing complex details, collaborating with attorneys and clients, and keeping high-volume transactions on track. You will contribute to matters involving commercial property purchases and sales, title review, and transaction management. Responsibilities: Draft and review real estate transaction documents for attorney finalization. Conduct public record and UCC searches, order title searches, and manage e-filings and recordings. Review title commitments and surveys, identifying items requiring attorney attention. Maintain critical date schedules and coordinate transaction milestones. Support the purchase and sale of commercial properties from due diligence through closing. Assist with leasing and affordable housing matters. Manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining accurate, organized files. Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and other transaction participants. Must-Have Skills: Proven experience as a real estate paralegal, preferably supporting commercial transactions. Experience drafting and reviewing real estate transaction documents. Knowledge of title commitments, surveys, UCC searches, and public records searches. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume workload and multiple deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional approach to client and attorney interactions. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and adaptability. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Confidence learning and using new and traditional software. Nice-to-Have Skills: Experience supporting commercial property purchases and sales through closing. Background in commercial leasing or affordable housing matters. Experience managing e-filings, recordings, and transaction critical-date schedules. Familiarity with legal technology and real estate transaction management tools.