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Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
📍 Nashville, TN (Hybrid Flexibility)
💼 Full-Time | Direct Hire
A highly respected law firm client is expanding its transactional team and actively seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join their Nashville office. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside a senior, collaborative team handling sophisticated real estate transactions across the Southeast.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Newly created role due to strong deal flow and team growth
- Work directly with senior attorneys and experienced paralegals
- High-level, hands-on involvement in complex commercial transactions
- Fast interview process for qualified candidates
- Competitive compensation aligned with top talent in the market
Key Responsibilities
- Manage commercial real estate transactions from intake through post-closing
- Review and analyze title commitments, exceptions, vesting, and recorded documents
- Draft title and survey objection letters; track issue resolution through closing
- Order and review ALTA/NSPS surveys; identify and resolve title/survey discrepancies
- Coordinate title insurance policies, endorsements, and final issuance
- Prepare and assemble closing documents including deeds, assignments, affidavits, and settlement statements
- Oversee due diligence: UCC, lien, judgment, bankruptcy, and entity searches
- Manage transaction timelines, checklists, and closing logistics
- Coordinate escrow, wire transfers, recording, and post-closing deliverables
- Compile electronic and physical closing binders
- Support borrower and lender-side financing transactions
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, title companies, lenders, and opposing counsel
Qualifications
- 5 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience (law firm experience preferred)
- Strong expertise in title and survey review, including ALTA/NSPS surveys
- Proven ability to independently manage transactions from start to finish
- Knowledge of commercial closings, escrow processes, recording, and post-closing procedures
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deals
- Excellent communication skills with a professional, client-facing approach
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Experience
- Multi-state transaction exposure
- Construction loan or development project experience
- Familiarity with SoftPro, Resware, or similar platforms
- Notary (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience in hospitality, multifamily, industrial, or mixed-use projects
Compensation & Benefits
- $80,000-$100,000
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development and CLE support
- Hybrid flexibility and modern office environment
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong leadership
📩 Interested? Apply directly!
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000