Job Summary

A busy legal team in Orlando, FL is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal - Real Estate to support attorneys and clients across public finance, real estate, lending, government representation, and affordable housing matters. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a transactional paralegal who enjoys document-heavy work, deadline management, title review, due diligence, and closing coordination.

This is a strong opportunity to join a collaborative, professional legal environment with supportive attorneys, steady workflow, meaningful client matters, and a Monday through Friday in-office schedule. The role offers the chance to take ownership of important transaction support responsibilities while contributing to a team that values accuracy, organization, communication, and high-quality client service.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide paralegal support for public finance, real estate, lending, government representation, and affordable housing matters.
- Assist with loan closings, bond transactions, acquisitions, due diligence, and related transactional legal work.
- Draft, review, proofread, organize, and finalize legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Conduct title reviews, public records research, document analysis, and closing preparation.
- Coordinate closing documents, maintain organized legal files, and communicate professionally with clients and transaction parties.
- Track billable time accurately while managing multiple matters, priorities, and deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $50,000 to $75,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, in-office.
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Life insurance, disability insurance, and AD&D insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Retirement plan.
- Free parking.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support transactional legal matters involving real estate, lending, public finance, government representation, and affordable housing.
- Assist attorneys with loan closings, bond transactions, acquisitions, due diligence, and document review.
- Prepare, proofread, organize, and maintain legal documents and closing materials.
- Conduct title review, public records searches, and transaction-related research.

- 3 to 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably within a law firm environment.
- Experience with real estate, lending, loan transactions, public finance, government representation, or affordable housing matters.
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, legal procedures, document preparation, and transactional support.
- Experience with title review and public records research.
- Excellent proofreading skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through with minimal supervision.
- Strong typing and word-processing skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Centerbase or other cloud-based law firm management or accounting software.
- Prior experience supporting attorneys representing governmental and private clients.
- Familiarity with bond transactions, affordable housing transactions, or public finance matters.

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