Commercial Real Estate / Finance Paralegal
Tampa, FL
Direct Hire | Full-Time | On-Site
TempExperts is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate / Finance Paralegal to support a busy law firm’s real estate and finance practice in Tampa, FL. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in managing complex commercial transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and multi-site developments.
Responsibilities:
- Manage real estate and finance transactions from inception to closing.
- Review and analyze title commitments, surveys, exception documents, inspections, and due diligence materials.
- Prepare closing checklists, conveyance documents, closing statements, transfer tax forms, and escrow releases.
- Coordinate closings and handle post-closing deliverables, including closing binders, indices, and follow-up documentation.
- Draft, review, and file real estate and finance documents, including deeds, mortgages, memoranda of leases, and UCC financing statements.
- Abstract leases and loan documents; summarize UCC, judgment, tax, and other lien searches.
- Maintain organization and accuracy across multiple transactions and deadlines.
- Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in commercial real estate and/or finance transactions in a law firm setting.
- Strong understanding of title and survey review, commercial closings, and real estate finance processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with iManage and Aderant preferred.
- Florida Registered Paralegal preferred; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.