Corporate Real Estate Legal Assistant or Paralegal

Location: Coral Gables, FlPrivately owned Real Estate Development firm headquartered in Coral Gables specializes in luxury residential communities and commercial developments across Florida for more than four decades building a reputation on integrity, responsibility, and quality workmanship, while maintaining a close-knit, entrepreneurial culture where initiative is valued and employees can make a visible impact. Seeking a Corporate Real Estate Legal Assistant or Paralegal working directly with General Counsel and the CFO on sophisticated commercial and mixed-use development and leasing transactions—including residential lots, bulk land deals, and shopping centers. This is a high-visibility, hands-on role for someone who understands the documents, anticipates outstanding requirements, and takes ownership of moving transactions through closing. The ideal candidate is sharp, detail-oriented, thorough, tech-savvy, and proactive, requiring minimal direction.

Responsibilities: Purchase and sale agreements: Review and assist with PSAs and related documents for mixed-use developments, residential lots, bulk lots, and shopping centers. Commercial leasing: Review leases and support leasing matters from start to finish. Title and due diligence: Work through title requirements, help resolve objections and clearance, and coordinate title objection surveys and other due diligence. Transaction management: Track deadlines, deliveries, and closing items, and work with attorneys, title companies, accounting, and other professionals to keep deals on schedule. Assist the accounting team with transaction-related matters as needed. Files and technology: Maintain organized transaction, legal, and corporate files (physical and digital), and look for ways to use technology to improve efficiency.

Requirements: 5+ yrs experience at mid-sized law firm OR legal department of a homebuilder Corporate real estate experience with purchase and sale agreements, commercial leasing, and closing documentation Strong knowledge of title requirements, title objections, and title objection surveys Proficiency with Nex Docs, Excel, and redlining programs Proactive, take-charge approach to managing due diligence, deadlines, and transaction coordination***

Salary: $90K- $120KFull benefits: Health insurance, 401K and PTOIf you have interest apply today OR send resume to aplesek@morisey-dart.com