Real Estate Paralegal

Summary:

For over 40 years, Dean Mead has been providing exceptional legal services to businesses and individuals across Florida. Dean Mead is seeking a full-time Real Estate Paralegal, based out of our downtown Orlando office (named a “Coolest Workspace” by Orlando Weekly).

Candidates must have at least 3 years’ experience as a transactional paralegal supporting multiple attorneys, preferably in a commercial real estate practice area. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and excited to collaborate within a team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct title, survey, UCC, lien, and zoning searches and reviews
• Draft and revise purchase agreements, leases, and closing documents
• Manage due diligence and transaction checklists
• Coordinate with clients, title companies, lenders, and government agencies
• Prepare and organize closing documents and attend closings
• Record legal documents with appropriate agencies
• Create and maintain closing binders and transaction files
• Perform legal research related to real estate regulations and laws
• Track critical dates and ensure timely completion of transactional tasks
• Other billable and non-billable projects and general administrative duties, as assigned by supervisors

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please contact Dean Mead Human Resources.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple attorneys.
• Highly detail oriented and organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage matters from start to finish.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification (Preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Paralegal in a relevant practice area (Required).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF (Required)
• Proficient in legal document management and timekeeping softwares (Required). Experience with iManage preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Work Environment:

• This position reports in-person to the Orlando office. Hybrid work arrangement considered after a successful onboarding period.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.