Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal plays an essential role in supporting attorneys throughout all phases of complex commercial real estate transactions and closings. This full-time position requires a high level of organization attention to detail and the flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet transaction deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive support to attorneys on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions from initial contracts and loan commitments through closing and post-closing matters

Assist with due diligence tasks including reviewing titles and surveys preparing title objection letters analyzing leases and conducting municipal lien UCC judgment and litigation searches

Prepare organizational documents and assist with entity formation processes

Draft and manage critical documents such as closing checklists timelines of important dates title commitments and policies closing statements affidavits entity authorizations and customary closing materials

Oversee preparation of closing binders and provide additional transaction support as needed for both local and national matters

Requirements

Skills & Competencies

• Strong professional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels including management and support teams
  

• Proactive self-starter who can grasp complex details while maintaining awareness of the broader business context
  

• Demonstrated precision dependability and a quick aptitude for mastering new technologies
  

• Exceptional client service mindset and proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously maintaining organization and efficiency with minimal oversight
  

• Comfortable working under pressure and consistently meeting challenging deadlines
  

Education & Experience

• At least ten years of experience as a paralegal specializing in Commercial Real Estate gained in a mid-to-large law firm commercial title insurance company or comparable professional environment
  

• Bachelor s degree and paralegal certification preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
  

Technical Proficiency

• Skilled with commercial real estate software particularly WebAtids DisplaySoft and Propel
  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and Windows-based platforms
  

Benefits

About the Employer

JM Networking LLC is partnering with a respected law firm to find a dedicated Paralegal to join their Real Estate Department in Fort Lauderdale. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced collaborative environment and is committed to supporting high-value real estate transactions.

Our client values individuals with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities who can ensure accuracy efficiency and high-quality support in every aspect of their work. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to excellence. In this role you ll collaborate closely with attorneys and team members contributing to successful outcomes and maintaining the highest standards of client service.

This position requires regular in-office presence in Fort Lauderdale fostering daily team collaboration training and professional growth. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to make an impact as part of a high-performing team we encourage you to apply.

About the Role Salary Range $95,000 - $110,000 Position Summary The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal plays an essential role in supporting attorneys throughout all phases of complex commercial real estate transactions and closings. This full-time position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet transaction deadlines. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive support to attorneys on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, from initial contracts and loan commitments through closing and post-closing matters Assist with due diligence tasks, including reviewing titles and surveys, preparing title objection letters, analyzing leases, and conducting municipal lien, UCC, judgment, and litigation searches Prepare organizational documents and assist with entity formation processes Draft and manage critical documents such as closing checklists, timelines of important dates, title commitments and policies, closing statements, affidavits, entity authorizations, and customary closing materials Oversee preparation of closing binders and provide additional transaction support as needed for both local and national matters Requirements Skills & Competencies Strong professional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels, including management and support teams Proactive self-starter who can grasp complex details while maintaining awareness of the broader business context Demonstrated precision, dependability, and a quick aptitude for mastering new technologies Exceptional client service mindset and proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining organization and efficiency with minimal oversight Comfortable working under pressure and consistently meeting challenging deadlines Education & Experience At least ten years of experience as a paralegal specializing in Commercial Real Estate, gained in a mid-to-large law firm, commercial title insurance company, or comparable professional environment Bachelor s degree and paralegal certification preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered Technical Proficiency Skilled with commercial real estate software, particularly WebAtids, DisplaySoft, and Propel Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows-based platforms About the Company About the Employer JM Networking, LLC is partnering with a respected law firm to find a dedicated Paralegal to join their Real Estate Department in Fort Lauderdale. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is committed to supporting high-value real estate transactions. Our client values individuals with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities who can ensure accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality support in every aspect of their work. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to excellence. In this role, you ll collaborate closely with attorneys and team members, contributing to successful outcomes and maintaining the highest standards of client service. This position requires regular in-office presence in Fort Lauderdale, fostering daily team collaboration, training, and professional growth. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to make an impact as part of a high-performing team, we encourage you to apply.