Our client is a real estate development company based in Tampa, Florida with an immediate opening for a Real Estate Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the real estate development business with prior work as a paralegal and/or as a commercial or residential loan closer or processer. We are looking for someone that is familiar with the terminology and documentation process of new development and acquisition commercial real estate projects.
The position will be responsible for the coordination, documentation, and finalization of a variety of transactions associated with real estate development and act as a liaison for the corporate officers with outside counsel, title agencies, and lender’s counsel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews and interprets lease terms, and proofreads drafts and legal documents.
- Responsible for coordinating and managing due diligence activities with team, legal counsel, and prospective lenders, buyers, and sellers
- Facilitates and tracks routing and signature of documents, forms, and lease agreements
- Maintains detailed and organized files
- Responsible for drafting and organizing transactional documents and conducting closing transactions.
- Responsible for maintaining project information and details on spreadsheets.
- Controls documentation and maintenance of master lease files on company shared drive.
- Works in a collaborative manner with other departments to include accounting, legal, and corporate office.
- Performs closing activities.
Education/Experience:
- Associate’s degree (A. A./A. S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
- Two to four years related experience in a real estate development business.
Specialized Training:
- Background in real estate.
- Extensive document drafting experience to include redlining and comparison features.
Show less
- Seniority levelAssociate
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionLegal
- IndustriesReal EstateCommercial Real Estate
