Paralegal

We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a busy commercial real estate practice. This role focuses on managing title and survey diligence, preparing transaction documents, and helping drive matters from initial contract review through closing and post-closing follow-up. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, excellent organization, and the ability to coordinate effectively with attorneys, clients, lenders, title professionals, and opposing counsel in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Examine title commitments, exception materials, surveys, zoning reports, and related due diligence documents to identify issues affecting commercial real estate transactions.

• Prepare and monitor correspondence addressing title and survey concerns, and help resolve outstanding matters in coordination with attorneys and outside parties.

• Oversee title and survey workflows throughout the full transaction lifecycle, from contract stage through closing and final post-closing deliverables.

• Draft, revise, and review a broad range of real estate and financing documents, including conveyance instruments, certificates, affidavits, consents, and closing materials.

• Organize signature collection, closing logistics, recordings, and follow-up steps to ensure timely completion of transactions.

• Communicate regularly with title companies, surveyors, lenders, clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders to keep matters moving efficiently.

• Conduct title, lien, and public record research; summarize findings; and assist with securing documentation required for owner and lender title insurance coverage.

• Maintain critical dates, closing checklists, and transaction files while preparing post-closing binders and handling additional assignments as needed.

• At least 7 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience, preferably within a law firm transactional practice.

• Proven ability to review title and survey materials and prepare substantive title objection communications.

• Strong understanding of title insurance practices, endorsements, and applicable survey standards.

• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions independently while exercising sound judgment with minimal supervision.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail and deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with legal teams, clients, and external partners.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and confidence using document management and related legal technology systems.

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