Fort Lauderdale, Florida
17 days ago
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal (ONSITE)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Real Estate Paralegal needed in our Downtown Fort Lauderdale office. The Real Estate Paralegal plays a crucial role in supporting the Real Estate practice group and boosting attorney efficiency by managing information and aiding in the delivery of legal services, including client interactions. This position demands a proactive attitude to ensure tasks are completed on time, exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to excel in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The Paralegal will be expected to track and record their own billable time.

Track all billable and non-billable time in 3E
Research skills and use of platforms for conducting/analysis of results
Proofread all documents and correspondence for accuracy
Assist in preparing basic contracts, including lease agreements and purchase agreements
Identify which documents are necessary for closing and generate same with limited or no oversight
Facilitate communication between the attorneys for buyer and sellers
Order and review title reports, lien letters, surveys, etc.; flag issues; and have a firm understanding regarding what must be done to clear any issues prior to closing
Attend closing with attorney when necessary
Monitor financial transactions
Monitor deadlines for closing purposes and due diligence matters
Revise documents and keep track of deal changes and update accordingly
Prepare signature pages for all deal documents
Entity formation including preparation and filing of amendments to organizational documents as necessary
Prepare and maintain closing checklists
Assist in preparations for closing and attendance at closings, whether in escrow or in person
Prepare closing statements via Excel and/or using the e-closing software
Prepare of title synopsis for attorney
Assist attorneys in commercial real estate matters when necessary
Familiarity with the terms FinCEN, KYC and 1031 Exchange, and how they are relevant to real estate transactions
Maintain good relationships with clients and vendors in professional manner
Maintain organized files for voluminous transactions
Handle attorney support aspects of a commercial transaction, title/survey review, UCC research and filings, due diligence, ancillary document drafting, and closing/post-closing procedures
Draft closing documents and loan documents and/or research for forms and legal language to include in loan documents for attorney to draft
Review of title requirements and exceptions; research/review of public records documents
Online research with city, county, state and governmental entities applicable to transactional and loan closings
Review of all variety of due diligence items for purchase, sale, lease, loan and construction matters
Preparation of title policies and endorsements
Post-closing assembling of all closing documents for closing binder and prepare indices
Organize documentation in filesite so that anyone looking at the matter can locate pertinent documents
E-record documents with counties and filing of documents with applicable state entities
Review of organizational charts and documents; preparation of resolutions and written consents
Review of contracts and prepare critical date lists
Draft/review of title objection letters and responses to same
Review of surveys
Other duties as assigned


Based on experience the salary will start at $70,000 annually

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