Real Estate Paralegal

South 6 Group; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South 6 Group seeks a detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with 3–5 years of transactional experience to join our practice group in Providence, RI. The role emphasizes ALTA/NSPS land title survey analysis, title commitments, due diligence management, and transaction coordination for acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and project financings.

The ideal candidate will review surveys and legal descriptions, draft title letters, manage closing checklists, and serve as the primary

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of paralegal experience in commercial real estate.
• Hands-on experience interpreting ALTA/NSPS land surveys, title commitments, and related documents.
• Associate or Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies; ABA/NALA/NFPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review ALTA/NSPS surveys, boundary maps, legal descriptions, plat maps, site plans, and title commitments for commercial properties.
• Draft title and survey objection letters; coordinate with land surveyors, title insurers, and opposing counsel to cure issues.
• Draft real estate documents (deeds, affidavits, escrow instructions, assignments, closing certificates) under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate due diligence: closing checklists, contingency dates, UCC searches, zoning reviews, and public records research.
• Serve as liaison between attorneys, clients, lenders, title officers, engineers, and authorities.
• Direct post-closing processes: recording, binder assembly, and title policy finalization.

Skills

Paralegal experience

ALTA/NSPS interpretation

Title & Survey review

Due diligence coordination

Education

Paralegal degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate/NALA/NFPA

Job description

Experience Level: 3–5 Years

Location/Type: Full-Time Hybrid - Boston, MA or Providence, RI

$80,000-$130,000 depending on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with 3 to 5 years of dedicated transactional experience to join our practice group. This role focuses heavily on ALTA/NSPS land title survey analysis, title commitment review, due diligence management, and transaction coordination for commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and project financings.

Key Responsibilities

• Title & Survey Review: Order, analyze, and review ALTA/NSPS land surveys, boundary maps, legal descriptions, plat maps, site plans, and title commitments for commercial properties.
• Objection & Cure Process: Identify encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, setback violations, structural encroachments, and title defects; draft formal title and survey objection letters and collaborate with land surveyors, title insurers, and opposing counsel to cure issues.
• Transaction & Closing Management: Draft real estate transaction documents, including deeds, affidavits, escrow instructions, assignment agreements, and closing certificates under attorney supervision.
• Due Diligence Coordination: Manage closing checklists, track critical contingency dates, and conduct corporate entity verifications, UCC searches, zoning reviews, and public records research.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between attorneys, clients, institutional lenders, title officers, land survey engineers, and municipal authorities.
• Post-Closing: Direct the post-closing process, including document execution, recording, closing binder assembly, and title policy finalization.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3 to 5 years of paralegal experience strictly handling commercial real estate transactions in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience interpreting ALTA/NSPS land surveys, legal descriptions, title commitments, and underlying exception documents.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies (an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or NALA/NFPA certification preferred).
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage high transaction volumes, and meet strict closing deadlines.