Paralegal - Real Estate

Dean Mead; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dean Mead in Orlando is seeking a Paralegal to support complex real estate transactions. The role involves drafting and revising purchase agreements, managing due diligence, and coordinating with clients, title companies, lenders, and government agencies.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification and at least 2 years of paralegal experience in a related practice area, with proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Paralegal in a related practice area required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF.
• Proficient in legal document management and timekeeping software; iManage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct title, survey, UCC, lien, and zoning searches and reviews.
• Draft and revise purchase agreements, leases, and closing documents.
• Manage due diligence and transaction checklists.
• Coordinate with clients, title companies, lenders, and government agencies.
• Prepare and organize closing documents and attend closings.
• Record legal documents with appropriate agencies.
• Create and maintain closing binders and transaction files.
• Perform legal research related to real estate regulations and laws.
• Track critical dates and ensure timely completion of transactional tasks.
• Other projects and general administrative duties, as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Legal document preparation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PDF

Timekeeping software

iManage

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct title, survey, UCC, lien, and zoning searches and reviews
• Draft and revise purchase agreements, leases, and closing documents
• Manage due diligence and transaction checklists
• Coordinate with clients, title companies, lenders, and government agencies
• Prepare and organize closing documents and attend closings
• Record legal documents with appropriate agencies
• Create and maintain closing binders and transaction files
• Perform legal research related to real estate regulations and laws
• Track critical dates and ensure timely completion of transactional tasks
• Other projects and general administrative duties, as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please contact Dean Mead Human Resources.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please contact Dean Mead Human Resources.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple attorneys.
• Highly detail oriented and organized. ? Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage matters from start to finish.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification (Preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Paralegal in a relevant practice area (Required).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF (Required)
• Proficient in legal document management and timekeeping softwares (Required). Experience with iManage preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Work Environment

• This position reports in-person to the Orlando office. Hybrid schedules may be considered after successful onboarding period.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.