Real Estate Paralegal
KEW Legal • Sunny Isles, FL, US
Posted 5 hours ago
Manage real estate closings from contract to closing
Review purchase and sale agreements and supporting documents
Order and review title, lien searches, and tax information
Identify and clear title and lien issues
Request and track estoppels, surveys, and payoffs
Prepare closing documents, including:
Closing Disclosures (CDs)
HUD-1/settlement statements
Seller documents and closing packages
Coordinate with lenders, title companies, realtors, and clients
Ensure files are complete and properly prepared for closing
Maintain consistent follow-up to ensure deadlines are met
Post-closing experience is a plus, but not required
Serve as primary point of contact for clients and counterparties, ensuring timely, professional communication and updates
Drive real estate closings end-to-end: prepare checklists, manage estoppels and payoff statements, coordinate escrow and wiring, schedule signings, and complete post-closing recordings
Support commercial lease and purchase/sale transactions with diligence tracking, document versioning, and organized signature packets
Business Law Corporate Matters - PLUS BUT NOT REQUIRED.
Draft and revise legal documents and correspondence for attorney review, including redlines, demand letters, cease-and-desist letters, and contract term sheets
Manage corporate and business matters with minimal supervision: entity formations and conversions, EINs, amendments, and full corporate governance (operating agreements, resolutions, consents, minute books, and registers)
Prepare and file regulatory and business submissions (e.g., trademark applications, nonprofit registrations, liquor licenses) and track agency follow-up
Run and analyze title, municipal lien, tax, and UCC searches; coordinate surveys and curative actions; assemble closing binders
Maintain matter discipline; coordinate service of process, keep digital files organized, and monitor all deadlines and reminders in the practice system
Provide targeted administrative support as needed, including call triage and filing aligned to active matters and calendar priorities
- Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
- Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
- Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
- Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
- Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
7+ years’ experience in Florida real estate closings, title, and entity formation for businesses
Spanish/English bilingual is strongly preferred
Mastery of closing timelines, checklists, and attention to detail
Experience managing client relationships and handling confidential information
Proven ability to manage files independently from beginning to end
Strong knowledge of title, liens, estoppels, surveys, and closing procedures
Experience preparing closing disclosures and settlement statements (HUDs)
Proficiency in Qualia is required (no training provided)
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and professional phone etiquette
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a high-volume setting
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and modern legal-tech workflows, including PDF editors, e-signature platforms, practice-management and CRM systems, e-filing portals, structured calendaring/ticklers, and document automation/templates
Proactive problem-solving abilities to address emerging issues, workflow bottlenecks, and time-sensitive requests
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients, court officials, and internal teams
Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently
Strong interpersonal skills for building client relationships and effectively communicating with various stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently with minimal supervision
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
- At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
- Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
Compensation
$65,000
Benefits Include
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Eligibility for the firm retirement plan
Paid parking
Ten (10) days of PTO
Eleven (11) paid holidays
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