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Real Estate Paralegal

Orion Placement, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33412

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Pay:

$95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

$95,000–$100,000 salary range

Clear path to flexibility: hybrid schedule after 90 days (strong onboarding first, then added flexibility)

High-impact seat: you'll run real estate closings end-to-end and be central to keeping deals moving

Interesting, varied work: residential + commercial, title issues, surveys, estoppels, lender coordination, and due diligence

Modern workflow: paperless office, organized processes, and professional standards that support doing great work

Strong firm platform: multi-practice environment with deep resources and a reputation for excellence

Location West Palm Beach, FL — Full-time, in-office for the first 90 days, then hybrid after 90 days.

Note Must have 5+ years of real estate paralegal experience in a mid-size or large law firm, including the ability to manage a moderate volume of closings (25–30) and resolve common title/closing issues confidently.

About Us We're a multi-practice commercial law firm with a long-standing reputation for client‑first service and deep experience across core practice areas, including Real Estate, Condo/Co‑Op & HOA, Business Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation, Corporate, and more. We operate in a paperless, team‑oriented environment and look for professionals who take pride in delivering excellent work and service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Manage 25–30 residential and/or commercial closings from contract through closing

Order and track title, lien searches, surveys, estoppel letters, and zoning (as applicable)

Calculate, calendar, and monitor critical dates; proactively request extensions when needed

Prepare preliminary Closing Disclosures/closing statements and coordinate with buyer lenders

Communicate by phone/email with buyers, sellers, agents, and lenders to keep all parties updated

Identify and resolve title, lien, estoppel, and survey issues so closings stay on scheduletli>

Coordinate closing logistics: cash to close, seller proceeds, funding, disbursements, and lender approvals

Balance closing statements and incorporate lender funding requirements (net/gross)

Support document preparation and review for closings, including deeds, affidavits, resolutions, loan documents, and closing packages

Handle due diligence tasks: defined terms, deadlines, title commitments, zoning reports, surveys, environmental reports, and lease abstracts

Understand e‑recording process and recording order; issue title policies in a timely manner

Use closing software (SoftPro preferred, not required) and maintain accurate status reporting across all files

Qualifications

5+ years of real estate paralegal experience in a mid‑size or large law firm

Proven ability to manage a volume of purchase/sale and loan files simultaneously

Strong knowledge of Florida real estate customs, county practices, and transactional workflows

Comfortable with title insurance, surveys, commitments, exceptions, and clearing conditions

Skilled with Microsoft Outlook and calendaring; experience with SoftPro or similar closing software

Highly organized, proactive, and client‑service oriented with strong written and verbal communication

Why You Will Love Working Here

Professional, team‑oriented environment where quality work is valued

Paperless operations and modern systems that make it easier to stay organized

Real responsibility and autonomy—your work directly impacts deal outcomes

Strong firm platform with resources and expertise across multiple practice areas

A role designed for someone who wants to own files, solve problems, and be a key player

Benefits

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

JPC-697

Job Type: Full-time

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