Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Markent Personnel; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid parking or Metrorail pass

Job summary

Markent Personnel in Miami is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support a premier downtown firm on complex transactions from contract through closing.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of CRE paralegal experience, especially with shopping centers and retail NNN properties, and strong knowledge of corporate matters, due diligence, and closing procedures.

This full-time role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and paid parking or a Metrorail pass.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal.
• Experience handling transactions involving shopping centers and retail triple-net properties (NNN).
• Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions from contracts to closing.
• Conduct and assist with due diligence: title and survey reviews, title objections, lease reviews, municipal lien searches, and UCC/judgment/litigation searches.
• Assist with preparation and review of closing documents and closing statements.
• Prepare organizational documents and assist with entity formation.
• Maintain closing binders and critical-date timelines.
• Provide additional transaction support for local and national CRE matters.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate

Paralegal

Education

Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows-based systems

Job description

Experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal – Downtown Miami

A prestigious downtown Miami commercial real estate law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of a collaborative, professional environment where your experience and contributions are highly valued.

The firm offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and paid parking or a Metrorail pass.

Position Summary

The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will support attorneys throughout all phases of complex commercial real estate transactions, from contract negotiation and due diligence through closing and post-closing matters.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with shopping centers and retail triple-net (NNN) properties, including transactions involving restaurants, drugstores, bank buildings, and similar commercial properties.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, with flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, from contracts and loan commitments through closing and post-closing.
• Conduct and assist with commercial real estate due diligence, including:
  • Title and survey review
  • Title objection letters
  • Lease reviews
  • Municipal lien searches
  • UCC, judgment, litigation, and lien searches
• Prepare organizational documents and assist with entity formation.
• Prepare and maintain closing checklists and critical-date timelines.
• Assist with preparation and review of title commitments, title policies, closing statements, affidavits, entity authorizations, and customary closing documentation.
• Prepare and maintain closing binders.
• Provide additional transaction support as needed for both local and national commercial real estate matters.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Professional: Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal, with significant experience handling transactions involving shopping centers and retail triple-net properties, such as restaurants, drugstores, and bank buildings.
• Corporate Law Knowledge: Experience with corporate law and entity-related matters.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and organization.
• Problem-Solver: Able to proactively identify issues, develop solutions, and work independently with sound judgment.
• Effective Communicator: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, colleagues, and outside parties.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Equivalent education and relevant professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant commercial real estate paralegal experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, title and survey matters, due diligence, and closing procedures.