Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Job Description

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal | Greenberg Traurig, LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, located in Miami, FL. Greenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm with locations in 15 countries. This role supports attorneys on complex commercial real estate transactions and closings, playing a critical part in delivering client success by anticipating needs and providing strategic solutions. This position requires a professional who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Miami, FL
• Team: Real Estate Practice, supporting attorneys
• Mission: To support attorneys on complex commercial real estate transactions and closings, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and strategic solutions for clients.
• Tech Stack: Windows-based software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, WebAtids, DisplaySoft, Propel, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, similar AI tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Transaction Support: Assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, from contracts and loan commitments through closing and post-closing.
• Due Diligence: Conduct commercial real estate due diligence, including title and survey reviews, title objection letters, lease reviews, municipal lien searches, and UCC, judgment, litigation, and lien searches.
• Document Preparation: Prepare organizational documents and assist with entity formation.
• Closing Management: Draft and finalize closing checklists, critical dates timelines, title commitments, title policies, closing statements, title and other affidavits, entity authorizations, and customary closing documentation.
• Post-Closing: Manage closing binders and support other aspects of transactions as needed, both locally and nationally.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior level. Bachelor’s Degree and Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered. Strong understanding of commercial real estate transactions, including title and survey review, due diligence, entity formation, and closing procedures.
• Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience as a commercial real estate paralegal at a medium to large sized law firm, commercial title insurance company, or other professional services environment.
• Skills: Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with various parties; demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail; experience preparing technically proficient written communications and transaction documentation.
• Bonus: Proficiency with WebAtids, DisplaySoft, and Propel programs. Basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and familiarity with or willingness to learn AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) to enhance daily work tasks.