Commercial Real Estate & Development Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Real Estate & Development Paralegal

Location: Winter Park, Florida

This position is primarily on-site in Winter Park. Hybrid flexibility may be available for highly experienced candidates after an initial integration period.

Job Type: Full-Time

Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate & Development

About Fishback Dominick LLP

Fishback Dominick LLP is a well-established Florida law firm with a sophisticated commercial real estate and development practice. We represent developers, investors, landlords, lenders, and commercial property owners in complex acquisition, disposition, financing, leasing, infrastructure, and land development transactions throughout Florida.

Our practice regularly involves multi-parcel commercial projects, access and utility easements, cost-sharing agreements, development documentation, lender-driven closings, and amended and restated declarations.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate & Development Paralegal who can independently manage and meaningfully support sophisticated transactional matters from contract through post-closing.

Position Overview

This role is designed for a senior-level commercial transactional paralegal who can independently manage multiple active files and proactively drive transactions forward.

This is not a residential closing role. The ideal candidate has strong experience with commercial title review, ALTA surveys, lender coordination, and development-related documentation.

Key Responsibilities

·         Draft and revise commercial purchase and sale agreements, amendments, assignments, and closing documents.

·         Review and analyze title commitments, exception documents, and surveys; prepare title objection letters and track curative matters.

·         Coordinate ALTA surveys and review for commercial compliance.

·         Prepare closing statements, settlement statements, escrow disbursement schedules, and closing checklists.

·         Coordinate commercial closings with lenders, title companies, surveyors, and clients.

·         Assist with drafting and organizing easements, declarations, cost-sharing agreements, access agreements, and development documentation.

·         Track lender closing requirements and manage execution packages.

·         Oversee post-closing recording, title policy follow-up, and preparation of organized closing binders.

·         Maintain transaction timelines and proactively manage multiple active matters.

Qualifications

·         5+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience required.

·         Strong knowledge of Florida commercial real estate law and closing procedures.

·         Experience reviewing and clearing commercial title and survey matters required.

·         Ability to manage commercial transactions from contract through post-closing with minimal supervision preferred.

·         Familiarity with title/closing software (e.g., Qualia) a plus.

·         Notary Public preferred.

·         Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·         Residential-only experience will not be sufficient for this position.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $80,000 – $100,000+ depending on experience, skill level, and ability to independently manage commercial and development transactions.

Performance-based bonus opportunities may be available.

·         Health, dental, and vision insurance.

·         401(k) with employer match.

·         Paid time off and holidays.

·         Professional development opportunities.

·         Direct collaboration with experienced commercial real estate attorneys.

Why Join Us?

This position offers exposure to sophisticated commercial and development transactions throughout Florida — not volume-based residential closings. The selected candidate will play a meaningful role in complex projects and work directly with attorneys and high-level clients.

We are seeking someone who wants to build long-term value within a stable, growing commercial practice.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant commercial real estate experience.