Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

LHH; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

LHH is seeking a skilled Real Estate Paralegal to join a busy commercial real estate practice in Tampa. You will support transactions from start to finish, drafting deeds, leases, title work, and closing documents in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years of CRE experience, a Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate, and strong Word/Excel skills. Competitive pay and full benefits are offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of commercial real estate, lending, title/survey review, or transactional work.
• Strong writing, proofreading, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft real estate documents including deeds, leases, easements, assignments, affidavits, closing statements, and financing statements.
• Prepare initial drafts of leases and lease abstracts.
• Review title, survey, and plats; prepare title memos and objection letters.
• Order, review, and summarize UCC searches, litigation searches, and zoning reports.
• Create and manage transaction timelines, checklists, and closing checklists.
• Keep multiple deals organized and on track toward closing.
• Form legal entities and prepare corporate filing documents.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

A leading global legal team is seeking a skilled Real Estate Paralegal to join a high‑performing, collaborative group supporting a busy commercial real estate practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a paralegal who thrives in a fast‑paced transactional environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex real estate matters.

About the Role

In this position, you’ll play a key part in supporting commercial real estate transactions from start to finish.

• Draft real estate documents including deeds, leases, easements, assignments, affidavits, closing statements, and financing statements
• Prepare initial drafts of leases and lease abstracts
• Review title, survey, and plats; prepare title memos and objection letters
• Order, review, and summarize UCC searches, litigation searches, and zoning reports
• Create and manage transaction timelines, checklists, and closing checklists
• Keep multiple deals organized and on track toward closing
• Form legal entities and prepare corporate filing documents
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate, lending, title and survey review, or transactional work
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Word (redlines, Styles) and Excel
• Excellent writing, proofreading, organization, and client‑communication skills
• Ability to work under deadlines, manage multiple matters, and maintain strong attention to detail
• Experience in a law firm, corporate real estate department, or title company preferred
• Self‑motivated team player with a proactive approach
• Competitive compensation: $75K–$95K+
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k))
• A professional, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• The chance to step into a vital role with immediate impact

If you’re a real estate paralegal who enjoys transactional work and wants to join a major global legal team in Tampa, we’d love to hear from you.