Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Our client is a highly respected and growing law firm seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support its sophisticated commercial real estate practice. This is a fully remote opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and has extensive experience managing commercial real estate transactions from contract through post-closing.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of commercial real estate transactions, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to independently coordinate multiple matters while working closely with attorneys, lenders, title companies, and clients. Candidates with primarily residential real estate experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of commercial real estate transactions from contract to post-closing.
• Prepare, review, and organize closing documents, checklists, and transaction files.
• Coordinate commercial acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, and closings.
• Review title commitments, surveys, UCC searches, and other due diligence materials, identifying issues requiring attorney review.
• Work directly with lenders, title companies, opposing counsel, clients, and third-party vendors to facilitate successful closings.
• Prepare and organize signature packages and closing binders.
• Coordinate execution of transaction documents and oversee post-closing matters, including recording and distribution of final documents.
• Maintain transaction calendars and ensure all deadlines and closing requirements are met.
• Assist with entity documentation and organizational records as needed.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience within a law firm or sophisticated commercial real estate practice.
• Demonstrated experience handling commercial real estate closings from inception through post-closing.
• Strong understanding of commercial purchase and sale transactions, financing, title, surveys, due diligence, and closing procedures.
• Experience working with lenders, title companies, and commercial real estate professionals.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while managing multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative legal team handling sophisticated commercial real estate matters while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote work environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and committed to delivering exceptional support on complex commercial transactions.