Real Estate Paralegal

Akerman LLP; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal (5+ years) with strong title, survey, and closings experience to support homebuilders and developers. This role thrives on managing high-volume transactions and guiding deals from contract through closing.

The position expects hands-on closings work, precise title and survey review, and the ability to coordinate closings and document execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years real estate paralegal experience (law firm required).
• Hands-on closings experience for developers/homebuilders strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of title/survey review and contract administration.
• Experience managing multiple transactions independently.
• Proficient in MS Office and iManage or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial land acquisition and disposition transactions.
• Review title commitments, exceptions, surveys, and legal descriptions.
• Prepare closing documents, binders, and trackers.
• Coordinate closings, funding, and document execution.
• Track deadlines and manage multiple active deals.

Skills

Real estate law

Closing transactions

Title & survey review

MS Office

Document management

iManage

Tools

iManage

Job description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.

Akerman LLP is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal (5+ years) with strong title, survey, and closings experience supporting homebuilders and developers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives managing high-volume transactions and taking ownership of deals from contract through closing.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial land acquisition and disposition transactions
• Review title commitments, exceptions, surveys, and legal descriptions
• Prepare closing documents, binders, and trackers
• Coordinate closings, funding, and document execution
• Track deadlines and manage multiple active deals

Qualifications

• 5+ years real estate paralegal experience (law firm required)
• Hands‑on closings experience for developers/homebuilders strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of title/survey review and contract administration
• Experience managing multiple transactions independently
• Proficient in MS Office and iManage or similar systems

Details

• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite required)
• Fast‑paced, high‑volume transactional environment

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement. EOE

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