Real Estate Paralegal

AppleOne Employment Services; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Statutory sick pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Melbourne, FL seeks an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support commercial real estate transactions from due diligence through closing, traveling weekly to Vero Beach. This direct hire role suits a detail-oriented professional with law firm experience who can manage active transaction files independently.

You will draft and revise purchase and sale agreements, review title commitments, prepare settlement statements, and coordinate closings with lenders, title

Qualifications

• Support CRE transactions from due diligence through closing.
• Manage title, survey, closing checklist, escrows and lender packages.
• Coordinate deadlines and communications among attorneys, clients, lenders and title companies.
• 3+ years CRE paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to the Vero Beach office weekly.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise commercial purchase/sale agreements and related materials.
• Review title commitments, surveys, and prepare title objections.
• Prepare settlement statements and closing checklists.
• Coordinate commercial closings with lenders, title companies, surveyors, and clients.
• Assist with easements, declarations, and related documents.
• Manage post-closing tasks including recording and timeline tracking.

Skills

Commercial real estate paralegal

Due diligence

Closing coordination

Document drafting

Communication

Travel willingness

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Summary

A busy and growing legal services office in Melbourne, FL is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support commercial real estate transactions from due diligence through closing. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented paralegal with law firm experience who enjoys managing active transaction files, coordinating with multiple parties, and working independently within established legal practices.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys in a professional, team-focused environment where strong organization, proactive communication, and ownership of transaction details are valued. The position is based in Melbourne, with travel to the Vero Beach office once per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and revise commercial purchase and sale agreements, amendments, assignments, closing documents, and related transaction materials.
• Review title commitments, exception documents, and surveys, and prepare title objection letters while managing curative matters.
• Prepare settlement statements, escrow disbursement schedules, closing checklists, and lender execution packages.
• Coordinate commercial closings with lenders, title companies, surveyors, clients, attorneys, and other transaction parties.
• Assist with easements, declarations, cost-sharing agreements, access agreements, and development-related documents.
• Manage post-closing tasks, including recording, title policy follow-up, closing binders, and transaction timeline tracking.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 to $80,000 per year.
• Job type: Direct hire.
• Location: Melbourne, FL.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support commercial real estate transactions through due diligence, document preparation, closing coordination, and post-closing follow-up.
• Manage title, survey, closing checklist, escrow, and lender package workflows for active commercial real estate matters.
• Coordinate deadlines and communications among attorneys, clients, lenders, title companies, surveyors, and other third parties.
• 3+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate closings, title review, survey review, and transaction documentation.
• Experience drafting and revising purchase and sale agreements, amendments, assignments, closing documents, easements, declarations, and related agreements.
• Ability to independently manage multiple active matters while maintaining accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-focused, and comfortable working in a busy legal services environment.
• Ability to travel to the Vero Beach office once per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting commercial development transactions, lender-side closing requirements, and title curative matters.
• Familiarity with escrow disbursement schedules, closing binders, title policy follow-up, and recording procedures.
• Experience working across multiple office locations or supporting attorneys in a fast-paced multi-office law firm setting.

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