Sr. Real Estate Paralegal - Commercial Properties

A premier commercial real estate firm in downtown Miami is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-caliber environment with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and paid parking or Metrorail access.

Role Overview

This role supports complex commercial real estate transactions from contract through post-closing, with a strong focus on shopping centers and retail triple-net properties (restaurants, drugstores, banks, etc.). The ideal candidate is detail-driven, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced transactional practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of commercial real estate transactions
• Conduct due diligence, including title and survey review, title objections, lease review, lien and UCC searches
• Prepare organizational documents and assist with entity formation
• Draft and manage closing checklists, critical dates, title documents, closing statements, affidavits, and authorizations
• Assemble and maintain closing binders and transaction files for local and national deals

Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of experience in commercial real estate, specifically with retail and triple-net properties
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proactive problem-solver with sound judgment
• Clear communicator with strong client and team interaction skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Full-time role with flexibility for overtime as needed