Paralegal - Commercial Real Estate

The West Palm Beach office has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join our vibrant Real Estate department.

This candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Real Estate practice group.  This position requires a proactive attitude to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner, keen attention to detail, exceptional organization skills and the ability to excel in a high volume, fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of real estate transactions from contract review/preparation and loan commitments to closing.


• Prepare and/or maintain checklist, critical dates timeline


• Assist with due diligence, including order/review of title commitments, surveys, title objection letters, municipal lien searches, zoning letters, and UCC, judgment, federal lien searches.


• Maintain and update lease abstract/reports, including preparation and/or review of tenant estoppels and SNDAs


• Preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, affidavits, assignments, and customary closing documents for real estate closings.


• Handling of all disbursements/funding


• Handle clearing all title requirements/title defects and survey requirements prior to closing


• Assist in the formation of new entities, knowledge and understanding of operating agreements, qualification documents


• Coordinating signing of closing documents and signature pages


• Understanding of loan commitments and lender credit memos


• Interface directly with client and third parties throughout the transaction


• Other various related tasks and assignments, as required or requested by the real estate group.

Skills/Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience as a real estate closer/paralegal required


• Title Insurance License a plus


• Associate and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred


• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of internal staff, attorneys, and external clients of the firm.


• Demonstrate attention to detail, reliability, prioritize effectively and ability to follow through on tasks


• Ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously


• Understanding of organizational documents


• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment


• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook required


• Proficiency in Qualia a plus

Salary range depending on experience: $28-$35/hour

The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for. Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.

Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 16 offices and nearly 220 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.  

To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippescareers.com/

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans > 4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans


• Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)


• Vision plan


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave


• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing


• Term Life and AD&D


• Short-term and long-term disability


• Additional Voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans


• Employee Assistance Program including mental health support


• Legal work discount program