What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Paralegal position at Sanford Barrows Group?
PARALEGAL - COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
DOWNTOWN MIAMI
ON-SITE 100%
SALARY WILL DEPEND UPON EXPERIENCE (100'S)
Excellent opportunity for a senior level paralegal with the following experience to join a successful team in the Miami office of a well-known Florida regional law firm who services clients locally, nationally and internationally. Qualified candidates must have at least 5 years of experience working as a Real Estate Paralegal in a medium to large sized law firm. Paralegals work within a sophisticated commercial real estate practice that emphasizes a team-based approach. Strong title and survey skills are essential, alongside excellent technical abilities, oral communication skills, and written communication skills. This position requires keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing and reviewing closing documents for commercial and residential real estate purchase and sale transactions.
- Aid in preparing and reviewing loan documents, including UCC Financing Statements.
- Coordinate closings for commercial and residential real estate transactions by maintaining a closing checklist, preparing and distributing signature page packages, reviewing settlement statements, and coordinating with various transaction parties as necessary.
- Order and review title and survey documents (including title exceptions), prepare title and survey objection letters, and create title/survey memoranda and escrow closing letters.
- Order and collect typical legal due diligence items for sale and loan transactions, including zoning/governmental compliance letters, UCC/judgment searches, entity authority documents, good standing certificates, and estoppel letters from lienholders, tenants, and other parties involved in declarations, easements, and similar agreements.
- Order, review, and abstract UCC/judgment/lien search results.
- Obtain and review zoning reports and conduct relevant zoning analyses.
- Conduct lease reviews and prepare lease abstracts.
- Manage the filing and recording of documents.
- Prepare closing binders and address post-closing matters.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and at least 5 years' experience managing complex commercial real estate transactions or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
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