Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

LHH is partnering with a respected law firm in St. Petersburg to hire an experienced Commercial Real Estate Lending Paralegal. Ideal for candidates who can manage the full lifecycle of commercial lending transactions in a fast-paced environment

About the Opportunity

The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of experience in a sophisticated real estate practice and is confident managing transactions from opening to post closing. This role is perfect for someone who is organized, proactive, and comfortable running multiple deals at once.

What You Will Handle

• Drafting loan documents for construction, refinance, and asset based lending

• Preparing documents for acquisitions, sales, and leases

• Managing all due diligence tasks including title, survey, entity documentation, and contract review

• Creating and maintaining checklists and closing timelines

• Identifying issues early and coordinating resolutions with attorneys, lenders, clients, and title companies

• Reviewing and summarizing complex leases and sales contracts

• Taking ownership of the full transaction cycle, ensuring accuracy and smooth closings

Who Will Succeed Here

• Candidates with recent law firm experience supporting lenders

• Paralegals with strong drafting, diligence, and closing experience in complex real estate matters

• Individuals who excel in fast paced environments and enjoy high volume work

• Professionals who are skilled in MS Office and comfortable learning new technology

• FRP certified or fully eligible candidates

• Team oriented individuals who bring professionalism, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude

Salary: $75,000-$85,000

Why You Might Love This Role

This firm offers challenging work, a steady flow of sophisticated commercial transactions, and a supportive environment that values collaboration. Apply today!