Paralegal - Real Estate Title and Survey (Hybrid)

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This position is located in our Boston office.

Summary

Holland & Knight is seeking a career-oriented paralegal to join our Real Estate and Syndication Practice Groups in Boston. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working independently and as part of larger teams to review and analyze title, survey and zoning for complex commercial real estate transactions, identify issues, and work with the team, as well as title companies, surveyors, escrow agents, and zoning consultants to facilitate issue identification and resolution and to timely meet client needs in connect transaction closings.  Experience identified below is preferred but for the right candidates, in place training is an option. The position is currently a hybrid role with specific days required to be in the office, which may change based on the future needs of the Firm or industry standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review title, survey and zoning requirements of clients applicable to transactions
• Coordinate with title companies regarding issuance of commitments, proformas, and final title policies.
• Order, track, and review ALTA/NSPS land title surveys for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with title commitments.
• Order, track, and review reports from zoning consultants.
• Review and summarize title commitments and underlying documents; identify exceptions, liens, easements, and encumbrances for further review.
• Analyze surveys for encroachments, access points, easements, and other site control matters.
• Draft title objection summaries and assist attorneys in communicating curative requirements with transaction team and clients.
• Coordinate with surveyors and title officers to confirm legal description correctness and resolve inconsistencies.
• Abstract key terms from real estate documents, including easements, leases, declarations, and reciprocal easement agreements (REAs).
• Organize, manage, and maintain due diligence materials and related document databases across firm and client platforms.
• Communicate directly with clients, title companies, surveyors, and other third-party vendors regarding document delivery, corrections, and technical clarifications.

Education and/or Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with strong academic credentials.  Paralegal certificate or degree a plus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows-based software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good judgment and proactive problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and responsiveness

Preferred

• Three years of relevant commercial real estate experience with a focus on title/survey matters for commercial properties.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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