Paralegal - Real Estate Title and Survey

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position is based at one of the Firm’s offices: Atlanta, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Tampa, or Orlando. General Description We are seeking a Paralegal with title and survey experience to join our team. The Paralegal will support the Atlanta, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Orlando offices and its Southeast Real Estate Practice Group. The Paralegal will assist attorneys and practice groups in various types of legal matters and will provide assistance in preparing legal documents; researching and compiling data; assisting with closings, and maintaining responsibility for files. Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Review and analyze title insurance commitments, pro formas, endorsements, and final policies. Examine title exceptions, easements, covenants, restrictions, liens, encroachments, and other matters affecting title. Prepare detailed title summaries, title objection letters, and clearance memoranda. Coordinate with title companies to resolve title defects and obtain required endorsements. Review ALTA/NSPS land title surveys and related documents. Identify and summarize survey matters, including encroachments, boundary issues, access, easements, setbacks, and zoning matters. Compare surveys against title commitments to confirm consistency and note discrepancies. Assist attorneys in preparing survey objection letters and resolution items. Track satisfaction, release, and recording of liens and other title matters. Special projects and duties as assigned. Required Qualifications & Education 5 – 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, preferably at a mid-to-large law firm, with a focus on title and survey review. Bachelor’s degree Strong understanding of title insurance, ALTA surveys, and commercial real estate concepts. Organizational skills to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, complex transactional environment. Communication skills to interact with all levels of internal staff, attorneys, management and external clients of the firm. Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work. Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately. Able to work overtime as needed. Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Familiar with commercial real estate terminology and tasks. Preferred Qualifications & Education Paralegal certification a plus. Physical Requirements Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Moderate or advanced keyboard usage. Benefits Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well‑being. Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax‑advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents. Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP’s privacy policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co