Real Estate Paralegal

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP seeks a Real Estate Paralegal in Coral Gables to support commercial and residential transactions. You will prepare closing checklists, review and draft documents, coordinate closings, and ensure timely submission of materials in a variety of real estate deals.

The ideal candidate has a college degree or paralegal certificate with 3–5 years of law firm real estate experience, and strong communication with clients, lenders, and title companies.

Qualifications

• College degree and/or Paralegal certificate with real estate experience.
• 3–5 years of commercial/transactional real estate paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Ability to read and understand legal descriptions, title reports, leases, loan documents, purchase agreements and other contracts.
• Familiarity with balancing escrow disbursements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Order and review tract searches, ownership searches, judgment searches, judgment and tax lien searches, and UCC searches.
• Order and review title commitments, surveys and other underlying title documents, policies and endorsements thereto.
• Order duplicate tax bills and estimates of redemption; order entity documents such as Certificates of Good Standing, Articles of Formation and certified copies of recorded documents.
• Prepare/answer title objection letters; negotiate with title companies and other parties regarding title clearance matters.
• Prepare and review/analyze mortgages, assignments of mortgage, and related financing documents.
• Prepare and analyze loan documents and related due diligence materials.
• Review zoning applications and related due diligence matters.
• Capture and record billable time in compliance with firm policies and client guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Legal document review

Education

College degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a national law firm with over 500 attorneys across the United States. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Chicago, we provide sophisticated legal counsel to clients in highly regulated industries, including insurance, financial services, healthcare, and professional services. We also offer strategic business and transactional advice to a wide range of for-profit and nonprofit organizations, including government agencies and educational institutions. Learn more at hinshawlaw.com.

Position Summary

Our Coral Gables office is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal with experience with both the commercial and residential transactions. The Real Estate Paralegal will perform a variety of duties such as prepare/update closing checklists, prepare/review closing documents and escrow instructions, coordinate closings and timely submit documents in a wide variety of real estate transactions, both routine and complex.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Order and review tract searches, ownership searches, judgment searches, judgment and tax lien searches, and UCC searches.
• Order and review title commitments, surveys and other underlying title documents, policies and endorsements thereto.
• Order duplicate tax bills and estimates of redemption; order entity documents such as Certificates of Good Standing, Articles of Formation and certified copies of recorded documents.
• Prepare/answer title objection letters. Negotiate with title companies and other parties regarding title clearance matters.
• Prepare and review/analyze mortgages, assignments of mortgage, and related financing documents.
• Prepare and analyze loan documents and related due diligence materials.
• Review zoning applications and related due diligence matters.
• Capture and record billable time in compliance with firm policies and client guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a college degree and/or Paralegal certificate, with work experience as a real estate paralegal.
• Three to five years of experience as a commercial/transactional real estate paralegal in a law firm environment, performing the noted job duties.
• Must have the ability to read and understand legal descriptions, title reports, leases, loan documents, purchase agreements and other contracts. Familiarity with title company forms, escrow instructions, preliminary title searches, easement descriptions, liens and recorded judgments, policies of title insurance and endorsements, trust deeds and grant deeds.
• Must be familiar with balancing escrow disbursements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, attorneys, opposing counsel, lenders, title companies, government agencies, and clients on a daily basis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associated with each case and transaction. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Hinshaw?

At Hinshaw, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We offer competitive compensation, a flexible benefits program, and a generous 401(k) plan. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Joining our team means being part of a firm that values innovation and professional growth in its technology operations, all while maintaining a supportive environment that encourages work-life balance and career development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications

As an EEO/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.