Paralegal - Commercial Real Estate | Finance

Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP is seeking a full-time, experienced Commercial Real Estate | Finance Paralegal to support our real estate and finance practice. Candidates must have five (5) years of demonstrated experience as a commercial real estate paralegal in a law firm.

Why Join Johnson Pope?

At Johnson Pope, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and professional environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a difference. As one of Florida’s leading regional law firms, we offer our team members the opportunity to work alongside some of the most respected attorneys in the state, in a firm that supports a strong team environment and actively builds community within the organization.

Position Overview

Candidates must be able to manage complex commercial transactions from start to finish, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and multi-site developments across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with title and survey review, document preparation, and high-level client interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage 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, exception documents, surveys, inspections, and title endorsements.
• Coordinate due diligence for a variety of large commercial and residential real estate transactions.
• Administer contract critical dates and prepare and manage closing checklists.
• Assist with and coordinate closings, including the review and/or preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, transfer tax forms, and escrow release documentation.
• Attend to post-closing requirements, including the preparation of closing indices, organizing closing binders, and monitoring post-closing deliveries and other requirements.
• Prepare correspondence and memoranda.
• 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, including deeds, mortgages, memoranda of leases, UCC financing statements, etc.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 in iManage and Aderant is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective problem-solving, analytical, and research skills.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work extra hours as needed.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.

Educational/Job Experience Requirements:

• Florida Registered Paralegal preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in commercial real estate and/or finance transactions in a law firm setting.

Office Location: Tampa, FL (On-site)

Note: 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.

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 an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws, including applicable laws in Florida. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).