Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Byrd Campbell

11h•Remote

About The Position

Byrd Campbell P.A. a well-respected national firm with offices in Winter Park, Pensacola, Boston and Dallas, specializing in Commercial Real Estate and Complex Business Litigation, has an opportunity for an experienced paralegal for our Real Estate department, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, interacting with high profile clients, and handling many complex matters simultaneously. The position is based in the Firm’s Winter Park, FL office, however the ability to work fully remotely is possible. Paralegals are a vital part of our team and a tremendous resource for our attorneys. We need a paralegal with the experience to actively assist with all aspects of the job, while consistently producing superior results, even under tight deadlines, pressure and an ever-changing environment. The work here is challenging, the pace is quick, and the expectations are high. It will never be slow, dull or repetitive, and that’s just the way we like it. However, if you are one of the few who truly enjoys being challenged on a daily basis, doesn’t shy away from hard work or the unknown, and relishes the opportunity to demonstrate your incredible skill, while making significant, and recognized, contributions to the team, then you’ll fit in just fine here and love every minute of it. The Paralegal role would entail assisting attorneys with major commercial real estate transactions, including the review of title, survey, and other due diligence, curative resolutions to title issues, organization of pre and post-closing documents, management of transactions and closings, preparation of closing statements and checklists, as well as assistance with other aspects of the transactions, including contract review, lease review, title objection letters, and entity formations. Candidates must be able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects, deadlines and initiatives with minimal oversight while being extremely organized and efficient with strong follow-through and accountability. Here at Byrd Campbell we have an amazing team of top talent, an incredible location on Park Ave, are privileged with the opportunity to work with honorable clients and have the pleasure of getting to fight the good fight on a daily basis. If that sounds like something you want to be a part of, then please read on. These are some things that should describe you: Thoughtful, organized, dedicated, great at time management, motivated, natural problem solver, a clear and accurate communicator, team player, reliable, and calm under pressure. Perfectionist, professional, persistent, polished, pleasant and punctual. Your Education and Experience: Associate Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred, ABA Paralegal Certification highly preferred, however, incredible experience and professional competency is acceptable in lieu of education. We’re looking for someone with at least 5 years of Real Estate Paralegal experience in a similar environment, but we can work with less if you’re the right person. Of course, more is just fine with us too. What’s in it for you: Byrd Campbell offers camaraderie and an environment of mutual respect, along with competitive pay, a robust, comprehensive benefits package, paid holidays, paid training, 401k contributions and room for career development. The deals we handle offer complexity on the scale of a much larger law firm while embracing a familial atmosphere and ethics-first approach that our clients and employees appreciate. We’re growing, and we need talented people like you to help us reach our full potential. So, if you read this job description and got excited, then we need to talk ASAP. Only Direct Applicants will be considered. Byrd Campbell P.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects, deadlines and initiatives with minimal oversight while being extremely organized and efficient with strong follow-through and accountability.
Thoughtful, organized, dedicated, great at time management, motivated, natural problem solver, a clear and accurate communicator, team player, reliable, and calm under pressure. Perfectionist, professional, persistent, polished, pleasant and punctual.
Associate Degree required
at least 5 years of Real Estate Paralegal experience in a similar environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
ABA Paralegal Certification highly preferred, however, incredible experience and professional competency is acceptable in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

assisting attorneys with major commercial real estate transactions
review of title, survey, and other due diligence
curative resolutions to title issues
organization of pre and post-closing documents
management of transactions and closings
preparation of closing statements and checklists
assistance with other aspects of the transactions, including contract review, lease review, title objection letters, and entity formations