Real Estate Paralegal Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Florida

INTRODUCTION

Shutts & Bowen, a full-service law firm serving clients locally, nationally, and internationally, is seeking a Paralegal for its Real Estate Practice in the Tampa office.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with preparing and reviewing closing documents for commercial and residential real estate purchase and sale transactions.
• Aid in preparing and reviewing loan documents, including UCC Financing Statements.
• Coordinate closings for commercial and residential real estate transactions by maintaining a closing checklist, preparing and distributing signature page packages, reviewing settlement statements, and coordinating with various transaction parties as necessary.
• Order and review title and survey documents (including title exceptions), prepare title and survey objection letters, and create title/survey memoranda and escrow closing letters.
• Order and collect typical legal due diligence items for sale and loan transactions, including zoning/governmental compliance letters, UCC/judgment searches, entity authority documents, good standing certificates, and estoppel letters from lienholders, tenants, and other parties involved in declarations, easements, and similar agreements.
• Order, review, and abstract UCC/judgment/lien search results.
• Obtain and review zoning reports and conduct relevant zoning analyses.
• Conduct lease reviews and prepare lease abstracts.
• Manage the filing and recording of documents.
• Prepare closing binders and address post-closing matters.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
• Strong title and survey skills, advanced technical skills, and excellent oral and written communication abilities are necessary.
• Must demonstrate keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Capability to handle various tasks without error, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests.
• Knowledge of legal terms and matters to ensure that submitted forms include all necessary related parties.
• Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.
• Superior communication and customer service skills, demonstrating courtesy and diplomacy.
• Ability to think creatively about new solutions and implement best practices.
• Generally, core working hours are from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with the flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Physical attendance and punctuality at the workplace are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully, including typing/using a keyboard, as well as writing by hand. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The above description outlines the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Individuals may be assigned other duties, including work in different functional areas to cover absences or provide relief, equalize peak work periods, or otherwise balance the workload.

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

Shutts & Bowen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.