Benefits Offered
401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision
Employment Type
Full-Time
Why Work Here?
“We are looking for someone who is passionate and has a can-do attitude to join our successful practice.”
Apply directly with the company here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/339598/Commercial-Real-Estate-Paralegal
Description:
Confidential law firm is seeking a full-time, experienced commercial real estate paralegal for their Tampa office. Candidates must have five (5) years demonstrated experience as a commercial real estate paralegal in a law firm.
Confidential law firm offers a full benefits package, a competitive wage and a team driven work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Candidates must be able to hit the ground running and manage the full spectrum of real estate paralegal responsibilities related to complex commercial real estate transactions. Duties will include but not limited to the tasks described below as well as the overall support of the Firm’s Commercial Real Estate and Finance Practice Groups.
- Coordinating due diligence for a variety of large commercial and residential real estate transactions.
- Order and review title commitments, exception documents and surveys.
- Administration of contract critical dates and preparation and administration of closing checklists.
- Coordination of and assistance with closings, including review and/or preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, transfer tax forms, and escrow release documentation.
- Attending to post-closing requirements, including preparation of closing indices, preparation and organization of closing binders, and monitoring of post-closing deliveries and other requirements.
- Preparation of correspondence and memoranda.
- Preparation of lease and loan document abstracts.
- Reviewing and summarizing UCC, judgment, tax and other lien searches.
- Ability to draft and review business/real estate contracts.
- Ability to review surveys.
- Preparing and filing a variety of documents, including, deeds, mortgages, memoranda of leases, UCC financing statements, etc.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and aptitude for quickly learning various other programs
- Excellent communication skills – written and oral
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Problem solving, analytical and research skills
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously and willingness to work extra hours as needed
- Motivated self-starter with a positive attitude
- Willingness to work both independently and as part of a team in a deadline driven environment
Educational/Job Experience Requirements:
- Florida Registered Paralegal preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Office Location: Tampa, FL
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Firm.
Confidential law firm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local antidiscrimination laws.
