Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support commercial real estate matters on a part-time Contract basis in West Palm Beach, Florida. In this role, you will partner closely with lead counsel to manage lease documentation, coordinate transaction details, and keep multiple matters progressing efficiently. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and brings strong drafting skills, sharp attention to detail, and substantial experience with Florida commercial real estate transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Draft commercial leases and related real estate agreements from established templates, letters of intent, and approved deal terms.
- Revise transaction documents based on attorney feedback and prepare redlined, clean, and comparison versions for review.
- Review lease and transaction materials for accuracy by validating business terms, dates, entity information, rent structures, square footage, and supporting exhibits.
- Identify missing items, inconsistencies, or provisions requiring legal guidance or business approval, and escalate them appropriately.
- Track critical deadlines and outstanding deliverables across multiple active matters while coordinating signatures and document flow.
- Maintain organized transaction records, issue lists, and status summaries to support efficient attorney review and decision-making.
- Provide additional support on Florida commercial purchase and sale matters, including contracts, amendments, title-related documents, deeds, and closing materials.
- At least 5 years of experience in a paralegal role, with significant exposure to Florida commercial real estate matters.
- Demonstrated background preparing and revising commercial leases in a high-volume or deadline-driven environment.
- Experience supporting landlord- or developer-side transactions, particularly for retail, restaurant, or banking properties, is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including Track Changes, document comparison tools, and production of clean and redlined drafts.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments independently while maintaining accuracy and consistent follow-through.
- Strong judgment in recognizing issues that should be elevated for attorney review or business input.
- Familiarity with case management software and document organization practices that support efficient transaction handling.