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Shutts & Bowen LLP · 1 day ago

Paralegal - Real Estate - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Shutts & Bowen LLP is a full-service law firm seeking a Paralegal for its Real Estate Practice in the Fort Lauderdale office. The role involves preparing and reviewing closing documents, coordinating real estate transactions, and managing various due diligence items while ensuring attention to detail and effective communication with multiple parties.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and reviewing closing documents for commercial and residential real estate purchase and sale transactions

Aid in preparing and reviewing loan documents, including UCC Financing Statements

Coordinate closings for commercial and residential real estate transactions by maintaining a closing checklist, preparing and distributing signature page packages, reviewing settlement statements, and coordinating with various transaction parties as necessary

Order and review title and survey documents (including title exceptions), prepare title and survey objection letters, and create title/survey memoranda and escrow closing letters

Order and collect typical legal due diligence items for sale and loan transactions, including zoning/governmental compliance letters, UCC/judgment searches, entity authority documents, good standing certificates, and estoppel letters from lienholders, tenants, and other parties involved in declarations, easements, and similar agreements

Order, review, and abstract UCC/judgment/lien search results

Obtain and review zoning reports and conduct relevant zoning analyses

Conduct lease reviews and prepare lease abstracts

Manage the filing and recording of documents

Prepare closing binders and address post-closing matters

Qualification

Real Estate ParalegalTitleSurvey SkillsTechnical SkillsAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsProject ManagementCustomer Service SkillsOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

At least 5 years of experience working as a Real Estate Paralegal in a law firm

A bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong title and survey skills

Advanced technical skills

Excellent oral and written communication abilities

Keen attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines

Capability to handle various tasks without error, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests

Knowledge of legal terms and matters to ensure that submitted forms include all necessary related parties

Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail

Superior communication and customer service skills, demonstrating courtesy and diplomacy

Ability to think creatively about new solutions and implement best practices

Physical attendance and punctuality at the workplace are required

Company

Shutts & Bowen LLP

Shutts & Bowen is a Florida-based law firm, headquartered in Miami, representing individuals and business entities nationally and internationally.

Founded in 1910

Miami, FL, US

501-1000 employees

http://www.shutts.com

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