Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Job Title: Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Industry: Legal Services

Location (City, State) : Tampa, FL (Hybrid)

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $72,000 – $80,000 annually

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k benefits.

Work Schedule:

Full-Time (Hybrid schedule available after successful completion of the 90-day onboarding period)

About The Company:

Addison Group is partnering with a respected legal organization seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for a highly organized legal professional with experience supporting commercial real estate transactions from contract through closing. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative environment while handling sophisticated transactions and interacting with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description:

The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of commercial real estate transactions. This position requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple active matters while ensuring deadlines and closing requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, revise, and organize commercial real estate documents for attorney review and transaction completion.
• Perform public records research, lien searches, and UCC searches to support due diligence efforts.
• Coordinate title work by ordering and reviewing title commitments, surveys, and related documentation.
• Prepare electronic filings, recording packages, and closing documents while ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Monitor transaction schedules, maintain calendars, and track critical closing deadlines.
• Assist with commercial purchase and sale transactions from initial contract through final closing.
• Support commercial leasing matters and affordable housing transactions as needed.
• Communicate with attorneys, lenders, title companies, clients, and other parties to facilitate smooth transaction closings.
• Manage multiple files simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, organization, and responsiveness.
• Maintain electronic files and assist with document management throughout each transaction.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting commercial real estate transactions as a Paralegal.
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate closing processes and transaction documentation.
• Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and performing UCC searches.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to build positive working relationships with attorneys, clients, and external business partners.
• Self-starter capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Comfortable utilizing legal software and document management systems.

Additional Details:

• Hybrid work schedule available after successful completion of the initial 90-day onboarding period.
• Opportunity to support a sophisticated commercial real estate practice handling complex transactions.
• Fast-paced, collaborative legal environment with exposure to a wide variety of commercial real estate matters.

Perks:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Hybrid work flexibility following onboarding.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals.
• Exposure to complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Stable organization with opportunities for continued professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) designation or Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated history of long-term employment and consistent, high-quality performance.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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