Real Estate Paralegal

Legal Search Solutions, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to coordinate M&A real estate transactions, perform due diligence and handle closing and post-closing activities.

The role involves reviewing leases, preparing closing documents, and maintaining transaction files with updated statuses. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of real estate paralegal experience, a Certified Paralegal credential, and an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of real estate paralegal experience.
• Certified Paralegal (or equivalent) required.
• Associate's Degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate real estate transactions related to M&A contracts, title and closing documents.
• Review tenant leases and estoppel certificates for issues.
• Conduct due diligence and organize supporting materials.
• Maintain deal tracker with up-to-date statuses and file management.
• Communicate with third-party vendors and outside counsel as needed.
• Prepare letters, memos and reports and manage transaction files.

Skills

Real estate paralegal experience

Due diligence

Closing coordination

Lease review

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree

Certified Paralegal

Job description

Responsible for the coordination of real estate transactions, due diligence, closing and post-closing activities related to M&A transactions.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare (or assist in the preparation of) real estate transactions related to M&A contracts, title clearing instruments and closing documents, such as M&A contracts or transfer documents.
• Review and analyze ground and tenant leases and contracts in connection with estoppel preparation in order to identify possible issues within the specific terms.
• Review, analyze and organize due diligence.
• Maintain the deal tracker with up to date statuses.
• Correspond with third party vendors to obtain additional information.
• Follow up with various sellers, ground lessors, tenants, vendors, customers and outside counsel on a variety of legal matters.
• Coordinate dissemination of documents
• Preparation of letters, memos, and reports.
• Maintain transaction files by ensuring items are filed correctly in the online data folders and ensure files are complete.
• Frequently communicate and collaborate with Senior Management, as needed, in order to accomplish tasks.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate's Degree Bachelor's degree preferred;
• and 5-10 years of real estate paralegal experience.
• Certified Paralegal (or equivalent) required.