Real Estate Paralegal

Job Description

• This is a full-time, on-site role in Coral Gables, Florida, that will support the head attorney in all phases of real estate and title transactions.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and reviewing legal documents such as purchase agreements, closing packages, leases, and related correspondence.
• The role involves conducting due diligence on properties, coordinating title searches, ordering title, reviewing title commitments, and assisting with title insurance documentation.
• The paralegal will communicate with clients, lenders, real estate agents, and other parties to gather information, schedule closings, and ensure all documents are complete and compliant.
• Additional tasks include organizing and maintaining case files, tracking deadlines, ordering estoppels, ordering payoffs, preparing addenda, closing documents, corporate documents, obtaining inspection reports, communicating between clients, realtors, and opposing counsel, and supporting attorneys to help facilitate timely and accurate closings.

• Ability to perform legal document preparation for real estate transactions, including contracts, closing documents, and leases.
• Strong skills in due diligence and residential real estate matters, including reviewing property records and transactional documents.
• Knowledge of title insurance processes, title commitments, and resolution of basic title issues.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for managing multiple files, deadlines, and closing schedules.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with clients, attorneys, lenders, and real estate professionals.
• Proficiency with office software and real estate title software platforms; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Prior experience as a real estate paralegal, title closer, or in a similar real estate legal support role preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant post-secondary education in legal studies or a related field is beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site full time, manage changing priorities, and maintain client confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Must be Bilingual

• 401(k) with a 3% match
• health insurance
• PTO
• sick days
• bonuses
• paid holidays.