Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal – Downtown Miami

A prestigious downtown Miami commercial real estate law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of a collaborative, professional environment where your experience and contributions are highly valued.

The firm offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and paid parking or a Metrorail pass.

Position Summary

The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will support attorneys throughout all phases of complex commercial real estate transactions, from contract negotiation and due diligence through closing and post-closing matters.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with shopping centers and retail triple-net (NNN) properties, including transactions involving restaurants, drugstores, bank buildings, and similar commercial properties.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, with flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, from contracts and loan commitments through closing and post-closing.
• Conduct and assist with commercial real estate due diligence, including:
  • Title and survey review
  • Title objection letters
  • Lease reviews
  • Municipal lien searches
  • UCC, judgment, litigation, and lien searches
• Prepare organizational documents and assist with entity formation.
• Prepare and maintain closing checklists and critical-date timelines.
• Assist with preparation and review of title commitments, title policies, closing statements, affidavits, entity authorizations, and customary closing documentation.
• Prepare and maintain closing binders.
• Provide additional transaction support as needed for both local and national commercial real estate matters.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Professional: Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal, with significant experience handling transactions involving shopping centers and retail triple-net properties, such as restaurants, drugstores, and bank buildings.
• Corporate Law Knowledge: Experience with corporate law and entity-related matters.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and organization.
• Problem-Solver: Able to proactively identify issues, develop solutions, and work independently with sound judgment.
• Effective Communicator: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, colleagues, and outside parties.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Equivalent education and relevant professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant commercial real estate paralegal experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, title and survey matters, due diligence, and closing procedures.