Real Estate Paralegal

Cepero Financial Office; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cepero Financial Office is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support in-house counsel across all stages of real estate transactions in Florida. You will manage documents, draft and review agreements, and coordinate closings with title companies, lenders, and attorneys.

The role requires 3-5 years in real estate paralegal work and a solid understanding of Florida real estate law, title insurance, and land use issues. Strong drafting and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of paralegal experience in real estate law.
• Strong understanding of Florida real estate law, title insurance, and land use/zoning issues.
• Experience coordinating closings with title companies, lenders, and attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage real estate documents including purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, title documents, and closing binders.
• Coordinate and facilitate real estate closings with title companies, lenders, attorneys, and internal departments.
• Manage and track agreements, entitlements, and critical deadlines.
• Maintain organized files and databases for legal and real estate documents.
• Research property records, municipal ordinances, and Florida statutes relevant to real estate and development.
• Assist with entity formation, corporate recordkeeping, and licensing matters.
• Liaise with government agencies and local municipalities for permitting and compliance-related tasks.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Title software

Document management systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Real Estate Paralegal will support the in-house counsel in all aspects of real estate transactions. This individual will play a key role in managing legal documentation, preparing and reviewing agreements, coordinating closings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and municipal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage real estate documents including purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, title documents, and closing binders.
• Coordinate and facilitate real estate closings, including communication with title companies, lenders, attorneys, and internal departments.
• Manage and track agreements, entitlements, and critical deadlines.
• Maintain organized files and databases for legal and real estate documents.
• Research property records, municipal ordinances, and Florida statutes relevant to real estate and development.
• Assist with entity formation, corporate recordkeeping, and licensing matters.
• Liaise with government agencies and local municipalities for permitting and compliance-related tasks.

Minimum Experience

Minimum of 3-5 years of paralegal experience in real estate law, preferably within a homebuilding or development environment.

Florida Law Understanding

Strong understanding of Florida real estate law, title insurance, and land use/zoning issues.

Key Skills

• Excellent drafting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with title software and document management systems is a plus.