Real Estate Paralegal (Closings)
Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Job description:
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 schedule
- 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
JPC-697
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
