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A national law firm seeks a Paralegal for their Orlando office to support our Real Estate Practice Group. The Paralegal plays a crucial role in supporting the Real Estate practice group and boosting attorney efficiency by managing information and aiding in the delivery of legal services, including client interactions. This position demands a proactive attitude to ensure tasks are completed on time, exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to excel in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The Paralegal will be expected to track and record their own billable time. Minimum of five years’ experience with Commercial Real Estate. General knowledge about lease negotiations, financing options, lending requirements and documents, required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Track all billable and non-billable time
- Conduct legal research on commercial real estate laws and regulations, preparing legal documents such as purchase agreements, leases, and contracts.
- Review and summarize title commitments, surveys, and other due diligence materials.
- Assisting in the coordination and closing of commercial real estate transactions, including preparing closing binders and post-closing documentation.
- Communicate with clients, lenders, and other parties involved in commercial transactions to ensure all necessary information and documentation is obtained
- Assist attorneys with commercial real estate litigation, including drafting pleadings, discovery responses, and trial preparation
- Perform title searches, preparing title insurance policies, and coordinating residential real estate closings.
- Draft and review residential real estate contracts, deeds, and other related documents.
- Serve as a point of contact for clients, real estate agents, and mortgage brokers, ensuring all parties are informed and updated throughout the transaction process.
- Conduct due diligence, including reviewing property surveys, zoning regulations, and restrictions
- Handle post-closing activities such as recording deeds and mortgages, disbursing funds, and ensuring all documents are properly filed.
- Maintain good relationships with clients and vendors in professional manner
- Maintain organized files for voluminous transactions
- Handle attorney support aspects of a commercial transaction, title/survey review, UCC research and filings, due diligence, ancillary document drafting, and closing/post-closing procedures
- Other duties as assigned
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