Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Atlanta is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with 3+ years of law firm experience to support complex real estate transactions, including development, acquisition, sale, leasing, and financing of properties. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and will work closely with attorneys to manage all phases of transactions.

The role focuses on title and survey review, closings, and leasing matters, requiring strong

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting commercial real estate transactions in a law firm setting.
• Demonstrated experience with title and survey review, real estate closings, and commercial real estate leasing.
• Strong technical proficiency and document management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining accuracy and organization.

Responsibilities

• Review and abstract purchase agreements and ground leases.
• Prepare closing checklists and closing memoranda.
• Analyze title commitments, surveys and underlying title documents.
• Draft title summaries and objection letters.
• Coordinate closings and manage post-closing matters including recordings and title policy issuance.
• Draft, review and manage commercial leases, amendments and related documents with clients and title companies.

Skills

Real estate transactions support

Title review

Survey review

Real estate closings

Job description

Overview

Nelson Mullins, an Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join our Atlanta office. This role is ideal for a candidate with prior law firm experience supporting attorneys in complex commercial real estate matters. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about handling a wide range of transactions, including the development, acquisition, sale, leasing, and financing of commercial properties, and will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be working closely with attorneys and a collaborative team to manage all phases of commercial real estate transactions and leasing matters. Responsibilities include reviewing and abstracting purchase agreements and ground leases; preparing critical dates memoranda and closing checklists; analyzing title commitments, surveys, and underlying title documents; drafting title summaries and objection letters; coordinating closings; managing post-closing matters, including recordings and title policy issuance; and drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial leases, amendments, and related documents while coordinating with clients and title companies to ensure timely execution and resolution of issues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting commercial real estate transactions in a law firm setting
• Demonstrated experience with title and survey review, real estate closings, and commercial real estate leasing
• Strong technical proficiency and document management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining accuracy and organization

About the firm

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals, and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.