[Hiring] Commercial Real Estate Paralegal @Akerman LLP

Role Description

Akerman LLP is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal (5+ years) with strong title, survey, and closings experience supporting homebuilders and developers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives managing high-volume transactions and taking ownership of deals from contract through closing.

• Manage commercial land acquisition and disposition transactions
• Review title commitments, exceptions, surveys, and legal descriptions
• Prepare closing documents, binders, and trackers
• Coordinate closings, funding, and document execution
• Track deadlines and manage multiple active deals

Qualifications

• 5+ years real estate paralegal experience (law firm required)
• Hands-on closings experience for developers/homebuilders strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of title/survey review and contract administration
• Experience managing multiple transactions independently
• Proficient in MS Office and iManage or similar systems

Requirements

• This position can be based in any of our U.S. offices; however, candidates must have substantive paralegal experience supporting Florida commercial real estate transactions.
• Fast-paced, high-volume transactional environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits

Company Description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.