Paralegal - Real Estate

Carlton Fields•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Carlton Fields is seeking a Paralegal for its Tampa office. The role requires a proactive and flexible individual with excellent organizational and communication skills. The paralegal will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to commercial real estate transactions and financing, including title insurance matters, due diligence reviews, commercial closings, and drafting various legal documents. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic document management systems is essential, with Filesite experience being a plus. The ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively is crucial for this position.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of commercial real estate transactional and financing paralegal experience in a law firm setting.
Proactive and flexible.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Experience with electronic document management systems.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in electronic recordings and official records searches.
Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
Ability to communicate with clients and to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Filesite experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Examine title and survey, prepare title commitments and policies, and work with title companies regarding issuance or resolution of title issues.
Conduct due diligence reviews of documents.
Handle commercial closings and prepare related documents, including UCC financing statements, closing instruction letters, and closing documents and binders.
Draft and prepare deeds, mortgages, financing statements, and other real estate transactional and financing documents.
Perform electronic recordings and official records searches.
Assist with the formation of corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities.