Real Estate Paralegal

Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

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: youll 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
Were 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

Requirements: Must-haves: 3+ yrs real estate paralegal exp. Exp managing 25+ closings from contract to close

• Nice to haves: SoftPro (or similar closing software), mix of residential + commercial closings

• Additional context: Relocation- [NO]. Packages - [NO]

Submissions Name / Carolyn: [email protected];[email protected];[email protected]

• Note: Jon, They do the scheduling. And she’ll send calendar invite which will tell you they have interest.

• ***MUST provide following in sub email or they will disqualify from consideration:***

  • Have you interviewed with Becker & Poliakoff before?

  • Do you have any pending job offers?

  • What is your required salary range

  • What are the reasons for leaving each of your previous positions, including your current role?

  • Are you seeking a hybrid schedule?

  • Best email address to schedule an interview:

  • Provide five available dates/times over the next two weeks when you’re available to be scheduled for a Zoom interview. We will arrange the interview based on these available times.

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Real estate paralegal role supporting a commercial law firm’s West Palm Beach office. Manages 25–30 residential/commercial closings from contract through post-close, including title, lender coordination, closing statements, e-recording, and issuing title policies. In-office first 90 days, then hybrid; target is 5+ years big/mid law real estate paralegal experience.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Real Estate Paralegal – Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. - JPC 697 - Source

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• Client job title: Real Estate Paralegal

• Location: West Palm Beach, FL

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 3

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Real Estate Paralegal, Real Estate Closing Paralegal, Residential Closing Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate Paralegal, Title Paralegal, Closing Coordinator (Real Estate), Real Estate Legal Assistant (Senior), SoftPro, title commitments, estoppels, surveys, lien resolution, FAR/BAR, CD/closing statement, e-recording, title policy issuance, lender coordination

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