Commercial Real Estate & Lending Paralegal

LHH; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with a well-established law firm in Central Florida to hire an experienced Commercial Real Estate & Lending Paralegal. You will support sophisticated real estate and financing matters from inception through closing and post-closing.

The role focuses on managing due diligence, preparing closing documents, and coordinating loan funding, with direct collaboration with attorneys. Hybrid schedule available after onboarding and proven success in the role in Orlando.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of commercial real estate and/or lending paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting lender representation matters from loan approval through closing and post-closing.
• Strong understanding of title review, due diligence, and transactional documentation.
• Experience preparing closing statements and coordinating loan funding.
• Ability to manage complex transactions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management/document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development transactions.
• Coordinate due diligence, including title commitments, surveys, lien searches, UCC searches, and other property-related records.
• Prepare and manage closing documents, signature packages, closing statements, and closing checklists.
• Assist with lender-side commercial lending transactions, including: Promissory notes, Mortgages, Security agreements, Assignments, Loan modifications and extensions.
• Coordinate funding requirements, wire transfers, recordings, and post-closing deliverables.
• Communicate with lenders, title companies, real estate professionals, governmental agencies, and clients throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Track deadlines, closing requirements, and multiple active transactions simultaneously.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Lending paralegal

Title review

Due diligence

Closing documentation

Project management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Commercial Real Estate & Lending Paralegal looking to join a respected and growing legal team in Central Florida? LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established law firm seeking a detail-oriented professional to support a sophisticated commercial real estate and lending practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who enjoys managing transactions from inception through closing and post-closing, while working directly with attorneys on complex financing and real estate matters.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development transactions
• Coordinate due diligence, including title commitments, surveys, lien searches, UCC searches, and other property-related records
• Prepare and manage closing documents, signature packages, closing statements, and closing checklists
• Assist with lender-side commercial lending transactions, including: Promissory notes, Mortgages, Security agreements, Assignments, Loan modifications and extensions
• Coordinate funding requirements, wire transfers, recordings, and post-closing deliverables
• Communicate with lenders, title companies, real estate professionals, governmental agencies, and clients throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Track deadlines, closing requirements, and multiple active transactions simultaneously

What We're Looking For:

• 3-5+ years of commercial real estate and/or lending paralegal experience
• Experience supporting lender representation matters from loan approval through closing and post-closing
• Strong understanding of title review, due diligence, and transactional documentation
• Experience preparing closing statements and coordinating loan funding
• Ability to manage complex transactions with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management/document management systems

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation starting around $70,000+, depending on experience
• Collaborative and supportive legal team
• Long-term growth potential
• Opportunity for a hybrid schedule after onboarding and demonstrated success in the role
• Exposure to sophisticated commercial real estate and financing transactions