Commercial Real-Estate Paralegal

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in the debt servicing and restructuring practice, where you will engage in title and survey reviews, manage commercial leasing matters, and support attorneys throughout transactions. With a focus on professional development and a collaborative environment, this opportunity allows you to contribute significantly to shaping communities nationwide. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess strong organizational skills, this position offers a pathway for long-term career growth in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Community service initiatives

Pro bono opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial real estate and title review is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review and abstract purchase agreements and ground leases.
• Coordinate real estate closings and manage post-closing matters.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Client service skills

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Paralegal Certification

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Document management software

Research tools for real property

Job description

Overview

Nelson Mullins is actively seeking a detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with specialized experience in title and survey review to join our dynamic team. This role is centered in our debt servicing and restructuring practice, where you will play a critical role in shaping communities across the country. This position offers exceptional opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.

A Day in the Life

In this dynamic role, you will be immersed in a fast-paced Commercial Real Estate practice, providing essential support to attorneys, and collaborating with other paralegals and project assistants in a team-based environment. Your responsibilities will encompass playing an integral role in all transactions, with a specific emphasis on reviewing and abstracting purchase agreements and ground leases, preparing critical dates memos and closing checklists, reviewing and analyzing title commitments, underlying title instruments and boundary surveys, drafting summaries and objection letters relating to title reviews and otherwise helping to orchestrate and maintain the momentum of these transactions. Additionally, you'll be organizing and fulfilling conditions required to meet title requirements, conducting research on real property tax and ownership information, coordinating real estate closings along with your colleagues, monitoring the recording and issuance of final title insurance policies and otherwise managing post-closing matters.

Moreover, your duties will include handling commercial real estate leasing matters. You will be involved in drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial leases, amendments and ancillary documents. Your keen eye for detail will ensure that all leasing documents comply with legal standards and client specifications. You will also coordinate with clients and title companies to facilitate the execution of lease documents and resolving any leasing-related issues promptly.

We Know You

Your ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict deadlines for discerning clients will be second nature to you. Demonstrating excellent client service skills, you will handle multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and with minimal supervision. Effective communication with individuals at all levels, including management and support staff, will be one of your strong suits. Your computer proficiency for document organization and management, along with your overall technological familiarity, will further enhance your capabilities. Both as an independent worker and a team player, you excel, and your proactive, self-starting mindset allows you to understand the finer details within a broader context.

Who We Are

With over 1,000 attorneys and professionals, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world. As a Firm, Nelson Mullins has a strong foundation of community service and good citizenship. Our administrative professionals likewise promote these values, with opportunities o participate and play roles in various pro bono and community service initiatives. We collaborate with each other and with our clients, working side-by-side toward shared goals.