Real Estate Paralegal

Are you ready to take your real estate paralegal career beyond routine closings and into sophisticated commercial transactions?

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join a respected legal team supporting complex acquisitions, financings, leasing matters, development projects, and commercial closings. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys on high-value transactions while enjoying the stability, flexibility, and professional growth opportunities that come with a well-established practice.

Whether you're currently working in commercial real estate or bring strong residential real estate transaction experience and are looking to expand into commercial matters, this position provides an excellent opportunity to build your expertise and take on meaningful, challenging work.

Company & Position Highlights

• Competitive Compensation: $85,000 - $120,000+ annually, based on experience and qualifications
• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance
• Join a respected legal team with a strong reputation in the marketplace
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions and high-profile projects
• Exposure to acquisitions, financing, leasing, development, and complex closings
• A collaborative environment where paralegals are valued members of the transaction team
• Stable workload with long-term career growth potential
• Direct interaction with attorneys, lenders, developers, title companies, and clients

Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

• Coordinate and manage commercial real estate transactions from contract through closing
• Order, review, and summarize title commitments, surveys, zoning materials, and due diligence documentation
• Prepare and assist with the review of purchase and sale agreements, deeds, easements, leases, escrow instructions, and related transaction documents
• Organize and prepare loan documentation, including promissory notes, guarantees, and financing materials
• Conduct UCC, bankruptcy, judgment, and other public records searches
• Prepare entity formation documents, authorizing resolutions, and corporate governance records
• Maintain transaction timelines, closing checklists, and critical deadlines
• Coordinate with attorneys, lenders, title companies, buyers, sellers, and other transaction participants
• Assist with settlement statement review, closing package preparation, and post-closing matters
• Maintain organized transaction files and document management systems
• Manage multiple active transactions while ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely completion of all tasks

Qualifications Required of the Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

• 3+ years of paralegal experience supporting real estate transactions
• Commercial real estate experience strongly preferred
• Candidates with substantial residential real estate transaction experience who are interested in transitioning into commercial real estate are encouraged to apply
• Experience supporting acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing transactions, and real estate closings
• Strong understanding of title review, due diligence procedures, and transaction management
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and managing real estate and corporate transaction documents
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, and transaction partners
• Professional demeanor with a strong commitment to client service and confidentiality

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