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Real Estate Paralegal
“Build Your Career with an Award-Winning Florida Firm”
Metka Law Firm, P.A. | Winter Garden, Florida
About Us
The Metka Law Firm, PA is an award-winning boutique real estate law firm serving the Central Florida community. We are a close-knit team known for accuracy, collaboration, and exceptional service. Our clients trust us because we combine deep legal knowledge with a warm, supportive approach, and our team works together to deliver a consistently high level of care.
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join our growing practice. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and confident managing residential real estate transactions from contract to closing. You will coordinate with lenders, title companies, real estate agents, and attorneys to keep every matter on track. This is a full-time, in-person position with office hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
About You
You bring at least 5 years of real estate paralegal experience and excel in a detail-focused, fast-moving environment. You communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities with confidence, and enjoy being the steady point of contact across all parties in a transaction. You value professionalism, take ownership of your work, and appreciate a supportive team culture. If you are someone who delivers consistent results, anticipates needs, and takes pride in creating a smooth experience for clients, this role will be a great fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage residential closings from beginning to end and resolve title issues as they arise
- Manage all aspects of real estate transactions including title searches, reviewing title commitments, and preparing closing documents
- Manage all aspects of post-closing residential real estate transactions
- Set up new contracts in One Drive, SoftPro and physical files
- Order required documentation and reports, including municipal lien searches, title commitments, HOA estoppels and loan payoffs
- Review all documentation with accuracy and attention to detail to ensure clear title for closing
- Collaborate with team members to support the residential closing department
- Communicate and coordinate with lenders, title companies, real estate agents, and attorneys to ensure timely closings
- Build and maintain strong relationships with referral sources
- Support commercial real estate matters as needed
- Draft and review purchase agreements, deeds, easements, leases, loan documents, and related real estate documents under attorney supervision
- Prepare residential title policies
- Draft correspondence with clients and other transaction partners
- Maintain accurate case files and client records
- Track deadlines and manage workflow throughout each transaction
- Conduct legal research as needed
- Provide exceptional client service at every stage of the process
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in real estate, business or related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience with residential real estate transactions
- Strong understanding of real estate transactions, title insurance and closing processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with SoftPro strongly preferred
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- We’re looking for someone who is hungry, humble, and people smart; driven to achieve, grounded in teamwork, and skilled at building strong relationships.
- Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 per year (DOE)
- Annual Raise and Bonus Structure
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Professional Development
- 401k: Contribution equal to 3% of Salary per Year
- HRA through Take Command Health
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter describing why you are interested in this position and how your experience aligns with our needs.
No direct inquiries please. All applications will be handled confidentially.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000