Real Estate Paralegal (Closings)

West Palm Beach, Florida
IDj-11359
Job TypeDirect Hire
Compensation$95000 - $100000 / yr

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

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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