Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Akerman LLP; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with 5+ years of experience to support homebuilders and developers. The role involves managing high-volume commercial land transactions from contract through closing, reviewing title commitments and surveys, and preparing closing documents.

The ideal candidate will coordinate closings, funding, and document execution while tracking deadlines across multiple deals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years real estate paralegal experience (law firm required).
• Hands-on closings experience for developers/homebuilders preferred.
• Strong knowledge of title/survey review and contract administration.
• Experience managing multiple transactions independently.
• Proficient in MS Office and iManage or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial land acquisition and disposition transactions.
• Review title commitments, exceptions, surveys, and legal descriptions.
• Prepare closing documents, binders, and trackers.
• Coordinate closings, funding, and document execution.
• Track deadlines and manage multiple active deals.

Skills

Title review

Survey review

Closing coordination

MS Office

iManage

Tools

MS Office

iManage

Job description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation's premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States. Akerman LLP is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal (5+ years) with strong title, survey, and closings experience supporting homebuilders and developers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives managing high-volume transactions and taking ownership of deals from contract through closing.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial land acquisition and disposition transactions
• Review title commitments, exceptions, surveys, and legal descriptions
• Prepare closing documents, binders, and trackers
• Coordinate closings, funding, and document execution
• Track deadlines and manage multiple active deals

Qualifications

• 5+ years real estate paralegal experience (law firm required)
• Hands‑on closings experience for developers/homebuilders strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of title/survey review and contract administration
• Experience managing multiple transactions independently
• Proficient in MS Office and iManage or similar systems

Details

• This position can be based in any of our U.S. offices; however, candidates must have substantive paralegal experience supporting Florida commercial real estate transactions.
• Fast‑paced, high‑volume transactional environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits

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