Commercial Real Estate Paralegal - Closings Expert

Akerman-LL; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Akerman LLP is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal (5+ years) with strong title, survey, and closings experience to support homebuilders and developers. This role thrives on managing high-volume transactions and owning deals from contract through closing.

Based in any U.S. office, candidates must have substantive paralegal experience supporting Florida commercial real estate transactions, in a fast-paced environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

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

Closings

Contract administration

MS Office

Tools

iManage

MS Office

Job description

Akerman LLP is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal (5+ years) with strong title, survey, and closings experience to support homebuilders and developers. This role thrives on managing high-volume transactions and owning deals from contract through closing.

Based in any U.S. office, candidates must have substantive paralegal experience supporting Florida commercial real estate transactions, in a fast-paced environment with competitive compensation and benefits.