Paralegal - Commercial Real Estate | Finance

Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP offers a full-time on-site Commercial Real Estate and Finance Paralegal role in Tampa, FL. Join a dedicated real estate and finance practice and contribute to complex transactions from start to finish. The ideal candidate has five or more years of relevant law firm experience and a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

As a key member of the team, you will help manage multifaceted real estate and financing deals, from initial gathering of documents through closing and post-closing follow-up. This role emphasizes collaboration, precision, and timely execution in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and processing of commercial real estate and finance transactions from inception to closing.
• Order, review, and analyze title documents, title commitments, search reports, exceptions, surveys, inspections, and title endorsements.
• Coordinate due diligence for large commercial and residential real estate matters.
• Manage contract milestones and closing checklists to ensure timely closings.
• Assist with closings, including review or preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, transfer tax forms, and escrow release paperwork.
• Address post-closing requirements, prepare closing indices, assemble closing binders, and track post-closing deliveries.
• Draft correspondence and memoranda as needed.
• Prepare lease and loan document abstracts.
• Review and summarize UCC, judgment, tax, and other lien searches.
• Draft and review business and real estate contracts; review surveys.
• Prepare and file a variety of documents such as deeds, mortgages, memoranda of leases, and UCC financing statements.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of title and survey processes, commercial closings, and real estate finance.
• Proficiency in preparing real estate documents, closing checklists, and title policy forms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to quickly learn other programs; experience with iManage and Aderant is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• Effective problem-solving, analytical, and research capabilities.
• Attention to detail and strong time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and work overtime if required.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude; capable of working independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.
• Florida Registered Paralegal preferred; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of relevant experience in commercial real estate and/or finance transactions within a law firm setting.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• iManage
• Aderant

Location

Tampa, FL (Onsite)

Why join Johnson Pope

We are seeking a full-time, experienced Commercial Real Estate and Finance Paralegal to support our real estate and finance practice. The role requires five or more years of demonstrated experience as a commercial real estate paralegal in a law firm.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, or other protected statuses.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Firm.