Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Real Estate Paralegal
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
Becker is a multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and 16 offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. The firm prides itself on client‑focused services and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
Position Summary The real estate paralegal collects, analyzes, organizes, and maintains factual information and documents in accordance with correct legal practice and procedure.
Section 1 – General Title Company Duties
Order title, lien search, survey, estoppel letters, and zoning (if applicable).
Calculate and calendar critical dates and proactively request extensions.
Prepare preliminary CD/Closing Statement and interact with the buyer’s lender.
Phone and email interaction with buyer, seller, agents, and lenders to keep all parties updated on file status.
Resolve title, lien, estoppel, and survey issues, completing all processing duties so closing occurs in a timely manner.
Prepare and coordinate the closing, notifying parties of cash to close and seller proceeds, coordinating funding and disbursements, and obtaining lender approvals.
Balance a closing statement and incorporate lender funding “net” or “gross.”
Know industry closing software; SoftPro preferred (not required).
Understand how to e‑record and the order of recording.
Issue title policies in a timely fashion.
Section 2 – General Representation Duties
Draft and understand residential and commercial real estate documents—including:
Purchase and sales contracts
Closing statements
Closing documents (including deed, bill of sale, affidavits, company resolutions, etc.)
Loan documents (including promissory note, mortgage, assignment of leases, closing statements)
Due Diligence Activities:
Understand “Defined Terms” in a purchase and sale contract; prepare, calendar, and monitor critical dates.
Order and review title commitments, lien searches, zoning reports, surveys, environmental reports, etc.
Review and abstract leases.
Law Knowledge:
General knowledge of state and county transactional real‑estate customs and laws.
Understand different residential purchase/sale contracts such as FAR and FAR/BAR contracts.
Title Insurance and Surveys:
Knowledge of title insurance regulations and standards.
Review B‑I title conditions and B‑II exceptions to title to satisfy conditions and determine whether the B‑II title exceptions encumber the property.
Review third‑party reports and convey pertinent information to attorney and client.
Review surveys and point out encroachments or violations.
Requirements A real estate law paralegal should possess an undergraduate degree and a minimum of three years’ experience as a legal assistant, or a high school diploma plus formal and extensive training as a paralegal. In addition, the candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience working in the real estate law section of a mid‑size or large law firm. Must be able to process a volume of various types of real‑estate purchase and sale files and loan files simultaneously. Strong organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to maintain up‑to‑date reports on each file indicating status and pending actions. Thorough knowledge of state and county customs and laws related to real‑estate law, property conveyance, title and surveying, condominium, and homeowner’s association laws is required. Strong computer skills and proficiency with Outlook calendar, SoftPro or other industry‑standard real‑estate software are mandatory.
Equal Employment Opportunity Becker is committed to diversity in the workplace. We protect, respect, and include all employees regardless of any protected class status, including but not limited to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, and disability. We also recognize other differences such as educational level, life experience, work experience, socioeconomic background, and personality. Becker’s hiring practices strive for an environment that values and utilizes contributions from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable law.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Law Practice
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Becker is a multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and 16 offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. The firm prides itself on client‑focused services and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
Position Summary The real estate paralegal collects, analyzes, organizes, and maintains factual information and documents in accordance with correct legal practice and procedure.
Section 1 – General Title Company Duties
Order title, lien search, survey, estoppel letters, and zoning (if applicable).
Calculate and calendar critical dates and proactively request extensions.
Prepare preliminary CD/Closing Statement and interact with the buyer’s lender.
Phone and email interaction with buyer, seller, agents, and lenders to keep all parties updated on file status.
Resolve title, lien, estoppel, and survey issues, completing all processing duties so closing occurs in a timely manner.
Prepare and coordinate the closing, notifying parties of cash to close and seller proceeds, coordinating funding and disbursements, and obtaining lender approvals.
Balance a closing statement and incorporate lender funding “net” or “gross.”
Know industry closing software; SoftPro preferred (not required).
Understand how to e‑record and the order of recording.
Issue title policies in a timely fashion.
Section 2 – General Representation Duties
Draft and understand residential and commercial real estate documents—including:
Purchase and sales contracts
Closing statements
Closing documents (including deed, bill of sale, affidavits, company resolutions, etc.)
Loan documents (including promissory note, mortgage, assignment of leases, closing statements)
Due Diligence Activities:
Understand “Defined Terms” in a purchase and sale contract; prepare, calendar, and monitor critical dates.
Order and review title commitments, lien searches, zoning reports, surveys, environmental reports, etc.
Review and abstract leases.
Law Knowledge:
General knowledge of state and county transactional real‑estate customs and laws.
Understand different residential purchase/sale contracts such as FAR and FAR/BAR contracts.
Title Insurance and Surveys:
Knowledge of title insurance regulations and standards.
Review B‑I title conditions and B‑II exceptions to title to satisfy conditions and determine whether the B‑II title exceptions encumber the property.
Review third‑party reports and convey pertinent information to attorney and client.
Review surveys and point out encroachments or violations.
Requirements A real estate law paralegal should possess an undergraduate degree and a minimum of three years’ experience as a legal assistant, or a high school diploma plus formal and extensive training as a paralegal. In addition, the candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience working in the real estate law section of a mid‑size or large law firm. Must be able to process a volume of various types of real‑estate purchase and sale files and loan files simultaneously. Strong organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to maintain up‑to‑date reports on each file indicating status and pending actions. Thorough knowledge of state and county customs and laws related to real‑estate law, property conveyance, title and surveying, condominium, and homeowner’s association laws is required. Strong computer skills and proficiency with Outlook calendar, SoftPro or other industry‑standard real‑estate software are mandatory.
Equal Employment Opportunity Becker is committed to diversity in the workplace. We protect, respect, and include all employees regardless of any protected class status, including but not limited to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, and disability. We also recognize other differences such as educational level, life experience, work experience, socioeconomic background, and personality. Becker’s hiring practices strive for an environment that values and utilizes contributions from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable law.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Law Practice
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