Real Estate Paralegal

Jobot; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Employer paid health & dental premium

Generous vacation time

Retirement plan contributions

Career growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Residential/Commercial Real Estate Paralegal in Miami to support attorneys through all phases of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, financing, leasing, due diligence, and closings.

The role demands exceptional organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously. Florida real estate closing knowledge and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of residential and/or commercial real estate paralegal experience in a law firm, title company, or related legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of Florida real estate transactions and closing procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage residential and commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing.
• Review purchase and sale agreements, leases, title commitments, surveys, and loan documents.
• Order, review, and analyze title commitments, title exceptions, municipal lien searches, and estoppel certificates.
• Prepare closing checklists, settlement statements, closing packages, deeds, affidavits, and other closing-related documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, title companies, surveyors, brokers, and opposing counsel throughout the transaction process.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and assist attorneys in identifying title, survey, zoning, and transactional issues.
• Review and track critical contract deadlines and closing requirements.
• Prepare and file organizational and recording documents as necessary.
• Maintain transaction files and ensure compliance with firm and client requirements.
• Assist with post-closing matters, including recording documents, title policy issuance, and closing binder preparation.
• Support attorneys with commercial leasing transactions and related documentation.

Skills

Residential real estate

Commercial real estate

Paralegal experience

Microsoft Office

Closing procedures

Title commitments

Document management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-transaction management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate degree

Tools

Real estate closing software

Document management systems

Job description

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a Miami based business and real estate law firm.

We are trusted advisors to our clients and zealously represent them in their daily business operations, including complex real estate transactions, commercial and real estate litigation, mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, securities litigation and ad valorem taxation matters.

We take pride in the results obtained for our clients and of our many long-standing client relationships.

Why join us

• Career Growth
• Excellent Benefits - Employer Paid Health & Dental Premium
• Generous Vacation Time
• Hybrid Schedule
• Incredible Retirement Plan Contributions

Job Details

The Residential/Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will support attorneys in all phases of commercial and residential real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, financing, leasing, due diligence, and closings.

This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage residential and commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing.
• Review purchase and sale agreements, leases, title commitments, surveys, and loan documents.
• Order, review, and analyze title commitments, title exceptions, municipal lien searches, and estoppel certificates.
• Prepare closing checklists, settlement statements, closing packages, deeds, affidavits, and other closing-related documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, title companies, surveyors, brokers, and opposing counsel throughout the transaction process.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and assist attorneys in identifying title, survey, zoning, and transactional issues.
• Review and track critical contract deadlines and closing requirements.
• Prepare and file organizational and recording documents as necessary.
• Maintain transaction files and ensure compliance with firm and client requirements.
• Assist with post-closing matters, including recording documents, title policy issuance, and closing binder preparation.
• Support attorneys with commercial leasing transactions and related documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of residential and/or commercial real estate paralegal experience in a law firm, title company, or related legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of Florida real estate transactions and closing procedures.
• Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and closing documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with real estate closing software and document management systems is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Associate's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Commercial acquisition and disposition transactions.
• Commercial leasing matters.
• Real estate financing and lender representation.
• Multi-property and high-volume transaction management.
• Condominium, mixed-use, or development-related transactions.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.