Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Locations: Downtown Miami, FL
About the Employer
Stearns Weaver Miller is a full-service commercial law firm with five offices across Florida.
Role Summary
Stearns Weaver Miller is currently seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with 5+ years of experience for the Downtown Miami office.
What You’ll Do
- Managing the preparation and processing of commercial transactions from beginning to end
- Review contracts
- Perform detailed property research
- Preparation of closing documents and due diligence checklists
- Preparation and issuance of title policies and preparation of title objection letters
- Preparation of loan packages and preparation of closing binders
- Title commitments and policies, settlement statements and closing disclosure forms
- Order and review surveys and inspections
- Review title search reports and examine title
- Calendar deadlines
- Coordinate disbursements
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of working experience as a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
- Proficiency with using Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Utilize closing software and other software applications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of internal staff, attorneys and external clients of the Firm
- Ability to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
- Ability to work in both an independent and team environment
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Strong attention to detail and follow through
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Large commercial law firm experience preferred
- Knowledge with Affordable Housing - a plus
- Bachelor’s degree, and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred