Real Estate Paralegal

This role supports a busy commercial real estate legal practice and requires a highly organized professional with strong title and survey experience, excellent technical skills, and the ability to manage multiple real estate transactions under tight deadlines. Coordinate commercial and residential real estate closings by maintaining closing checklists, preparing and distributing signature page packages, reviewing settlement statements, and communicating with transaction parties.

Real Estate Paralegal
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Direct Hire

TempExperts is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL for a Direct Hire opportunity. This role supports a busy commercial real estate legal practice and requires a highly organized professional with strong title and survey experience, excellent technical skills, and the ability to manage multiple real estate transactions under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review closing documents for commercial and residential real estate purchase and sale transactions.
• Assist with preparation and review of loan documentation, including UCC Financing Statements.
• Coordinate commercial and residential real estate closings by maintaining closing checklists, preparing and distributing signature page packages, reviewing settlement statements, and communicating with transaction parties.
• Order and review title commitments and surveys, analyze title exceptions, and prepare title and survey objection letters.
• Prepare title and survey memoranda and escrow closing letters.
• Order and collect due diligence materials including zoning and governmental compliance letters, UCC and judgment searches, entity authority documents, good standing certificates, and estoppel letters.
• Order, review, and abstract UCC, judgment, and lien search results.
• Obtain and review zoning reports and conduct zoning analyses as required.
• Conduct lease reviews and prepare lease abstracts.
• Manage document filings and recording requirements.
• Prepare closing binders and assist with post-closing documentation and follow-up matters.

Requirements/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of Real Estate Paralegal experience in a law firm, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong experience reviewing title commitments and surveys.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and documentation required for real estate transactions.
• Ability to maintain consistent workplace attendance during standard business hours with flexibility for overtime when needed.

TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.