Real Estate Paralegal

Job Description

Real Estate Paralegal

\n

Location: Miami

\n

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000

\n

\n

Must have at least 5 years of experience working as a Real Estate Paralegal in a law firm.

\n

\n

Responsibilities:

\n

\n
• Assist with preparing and reviewing closing documents for commercial real estate purchase and sale transactions.
\n
• Aid in preparing and reviewing loan documents, including UCC Financing Statements.
\n
• Coordinate closings for commercial and residential real estate transactions by maintaining a closing checklist, preparing and distributing signature page packages, reviewing settlement statements, and coordinating with various transaction parties as necessary.
\n
• Order and review title and survey documents (including title exceptions), prepare title and survey objection letters, and create title/survey memoranda and escrow closing letters.
\n
• Order and collect typical legal due diligence items for sale and loan transactions, including zoning/governmental compliance letters, UCC/judgment searches, entity authority documents, good standing certificates, and estoppel letters from lienholders, tenants, and other parties involved in declarations, easements, and similar agreements.
\n
• Order, review, and abstract UCC/judgment/lien search results.
\n
• Obtain and review zoning reports and conduct relevant zoning analyses.
\n
• Conduct lease reviews and prepare lease abstracts.
\n
• Manage the filing and recording of documents.
\n
• Prepare closing binders and address post-closing matters.
\n

\n

\n

Qualifications:

\n

\n
• A bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
\n
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
\n
• Strong typing skills, excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and communication skills.
\n
• Attention to detail and good organizational and analytical skills.
\n
• Strong title and survey skills, advanced technical skills, and excellent oral and written communication abilities are necessary.
\n
• Must demonstrate keen attention to detail.
\n
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
\n
• Capability to handle various tasks without error, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests.
\n
• Knowledge of legal terms and matters to ensure that submitted forms include all necessary related parties.
\n
• Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.
\n
• Commercial leasing experience is a plus.
\n
• Superior communication and customer service skills, demonstrating courtesy and diplomacy.
\n
• Ability to think creatively about new solutions and implement best practices.
\n
• Generally, core working hours are from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with the flexibility to work overtime as needed.
\n
• Physical attendance and punctuality at the workplace are required.
\n