Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Nelson Mullins, an Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join our Affordable Housing Team in one of our Florida offices, including Orlando, Boca Raton, Miami, or West Palm Beach. In this role, you will work directly with attorneys and paralegals on complex commercial real estate transactions, with a focus on affordable housing matters. You will support a high‑volume, deadline‑driven practice and play a key role in assisting with real estate development, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing transactions for a sophisticated statewide practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of substantive commercial real estate responsibilities in support of affordable housing transactions. You will assist with document drafting and review, legal research, digital file management, and all phases of closings and post‑closing processes. The role includes regular interaction with attorneys, clients, and third‑party vendors, as well as coordinating workflow across multiple matters simultaneously. Strong organizational skills and effective process management are essential, as you will support attorneys under strict deadlines while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency throughout each transaction lifecycle. Whether working independently or as part of a collaborative team, you are highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple transactions in a fast‑paced environment. You bring a strong background in commercial real estate and affordable housing matters, along with the ability to analyze and interpret transactional and corporate documents. You communicate clearly and professionally, take ownership of your work, and approach challenges proactively. You are comfortable learning new systems and concepts, thrive under demanding deadlines, and contribute positively to a team‑oriented environment. Qualifications At least five years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal, with affordable housing experience strongly preferred. Strong organizational, analytical, and process‑management skills, with the ability to manage workflow across multiple deals. Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university and a paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough