Temporary Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Overview

Position Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: $35–$45 per hour

Location: Orlando, FL (On-site)

Temporary Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Our Orlando office is seeking a highly experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to provide temporary support to our Real Estate Practice Group. This role is critical to the efficient delivery of legal services and requires extensive experience handling complex commercial real estate transactions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple transactions simultaneously while tracking billable time.

• Support attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions
  , including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing
• Draft, review, and revise purchase and sale agreements, leases, deeds, closing documents, and ancillary agreements
• Review and summarize title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and due diligence materials
• Coordinate and manage commercial real estate closings
  , including preparation of closing binders and post-closing documentation
• Conduct UCC searches and filings and assist with financing documentation
• Communicate with clients, lenders, brokers, title companies, and vendors to obtain required documentation and ensure timely closings
• Perform legal research related to commercial real estate laws and regulations
• Track and record billable and non-billable time accurately
• Maintain organized and complete files for voluminous transactions
• Handle post-closing activities including recording documents, disbursing funds, and final file management
• Assist attorneys with commercial real estate litigation matters as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of extensive Commercial Real Estate Paralegal experience (required)
• Strong knowledge of lease negotiations, financing structures, lending requirements, and closing documentation
• Experience with title and survey review
  , due diligence, and closing procedures
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with both commercial and residential real estate transactions
• Familiarity with Florida real estate laws and procedures