Real Estate Paralegal
West Palm Beach, FL - USA
Job Summary
Pay: $95000.00 - $100000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- $95000$100000 salary range
- Clear path to flexibility: hybrid schedule after 90 days (strong onboarding first then added flexibility)
- High-impact seat: youll run real estate closings end-to-end and be central to keeping deals moving
- Interesting varied work: residential commercial title issues surveys estoppels lender coordination and due diligence
- Modern workflow: paperless office organized processes and professional standards that support doing great work
- Strong firm platform: multi-practice environment with deep resources and a reputation for excellence
Location: West Palm Beach FL and Fort Lauderdale FL Full-time in-office for the first 90 days then hybrid after 90 days.
Note: Must have 5 years of real estate paralegal experience in a mid-size or large law firm including the ability to manage a moderate volume of closings (2530) and resolve common title/closing issues confidently.
About Us
Were a multi-practice commercial law firm with a long-standing reputation for client-first service and deep experience across core practice areas including Real Estate Condo/Co-Op & HOA Business Litigation Construction Law & Litigation Corporate and more. We operate in a paperless team-oriented environment and look for professionals who take pride in delivering excellent work and service. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Manage 2530 residential and/or commercial closings from contract through closing
Order and track title lien searches surveys estoppel letters and zoning (as applicable)
- Calculate calendar and monitor critical dates; proactively request extensions when needed
- Prepare preliminary Closing Disclosures/closing statements and coordinate with buyer lenders
- Communicate by phone/email with buyers sellers agents and lenders to keep all parties updated
- Identify and resolve title lien estoppel and survey issues so closings stay on schedule
- Coordinate closing logistics: cash to close seller proceeds funding disbursements and lender approvals
- Balance closing statements and incorporate lender funding requirements (net/gross)
Support document preparation and review for closings including deeds affidavits resolutions loan documents and closing packages
- Handle due diligence tasks: defined terms deadlines title commitments zoning reports surveys environmental reports and lease abstracts
- Understand e-recording process and recording order; issue title policies in a timely manner
- Use closing software (SoftPro preferred not required) and maintain accurate status reporting across all files
Qualifications
- 5 years of real estate paralegal experience in a mid-size or large law firm
- Proven ability to manage a volume of purchase/sale and loan files simultaneously
Strong knowledge of Florida real estate customs county practices and transactional workflows
- Comfortable with title insurance surveys commitments exceptions and clearing conditions
- Skilled with Microsoft Outlook and calendaring; experience with SoftPro or similar closing software
- Highly organized proactive and client-service oriented with strong written and verbal communication
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Professional team-oriented environment where quality work is valued
- Paperless operations and modern systems that make it easier to stay organized
Real responsibility and autonomyyour work directly impacts deal outcomes
- Strong firm platform with resources and expertise across multiple practice areas
- A role designed for someone who wants to own files solve problems and be a key player
JPC-697
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
UPDATE: NO JOB-HOPPERS. No one over the age of 55/ needs to be residential and located in Ft. Lauderdale.
Hiring in West Palm & Ft. Lauderdale FL: Requirements: Must-haves: 3 yrs real estate paralegal exp. Exp managing 25 closings from contract to close
Nice to haves: SoftPro (or similar closing software) mix of residential commercial closings
Additional context: Relocation- NO. Packages - NO
Submissions Name / Carolyn AND MICHELLE
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Note: Jon They do the scheduling. And shell send calendar invite which will tell you they have interest.
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Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)
Real estate paralegal role supporting a commercial law firms West Palm Beach office. Manages 2530 residential/commercial closings from contract through post-close including title lender coordination closing statements e-recording and issuing title -office first 90 days then hybrid; target is 5 years big/mid law real estate paralegal experience.
Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Real Estate Paralegal Becker & Poliakoff P.A. - JPC 697 - Source
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Client job title: Real Estate Paralegal
Location: West Palm Beach FL
On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid
Experience: 3
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