Real Estate Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • $85,000–$90,000 Per Year

Highlights

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established Jacksonville law firm to identify an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support a busy real estate practice. Draft, review, and revise commercial real estate documents, including purchase agreements, closing documents, leases, amendments, estoppels, and related agreements.

Numbers & Facts

LocationJacksonville, FL
Salary$85,000–$90,000 Per Year

Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established Jacksonville law firm to identify an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support a busy real estate practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial transactions, leasing matters, acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions for a diverse client base. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing complex real estate matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys with all phases of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development matters.

  • Draft, review, and revise commercial real estate documents, including purchase agreements, closing documents, leases, amendments, estoppels, and related agreements.

  • Manage commercial leasing matters from inception through execution, including lease abstracts, amendments, assignments, renewals, and tenant correspondence.

  • Coordinate and facilitate commercial real estate closings, including preparation of closing checklists and transaction documents.

  • Conduct title and survey reviews and assist with the resolution of title objections and due diligence issues.

  • Order and review title commitments, zoning reports, entity documents, and other transactional due diligence materials.

  • Prepare closing binders and maintain organized electronic and physical transaction files.

  • Communicate directly with clients, lenders, title companies, surveyors, and opposing counsel throughout the transaction process.

  • Track critical transaction deadlines and ensure all closing requirements are satisfied in a timely manner.

  • Support attorneys with ongoing portfolio management and real estate asset matters.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience within a law firm or corporate legal department.

  • Commercial leasing experience is required.

  • Experience handling lease negotiations, amendments, estoppels, assignments, renewals, and related leasing documentation.

  • Strong knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and due diligence processes.

  • Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and other real estate-related documentation.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.

  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Paralegal certificate or degree preferred but not required based on relevant experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Professional, team-oriented work environment

  • Opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions and leasing matters

  • Boutique office environment

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today for immediate consideration.

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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