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A real estate paralegal prepares and tracks the documents behind property purchases, sales, leases and financings. The role keeps transactions moving toward closing by managing title work, contracts and deadlines that attorneys then review and approve.
Median pay
$62,890a year
Paralegals and legal assistants, U.S. BLS, May 2025
The role
Employers hire real estate paralegals when transaction volume increases, when a closing calendar becomes crowded, or when attorneys need help with title, leasing and diligence work.
Typical responsibilities
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Typical background
Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree, with two to five years in residential or commercial real estate transactions.
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A real estate paralegal prepares and tracks the documents behind property purchases, sales, leases and financings. The role keeps transactions moving toward closing by managing title work, contracts and deadlines that attorneys then review and approve. Typical responsibilities include: prepare purchase agreements, deeds, leases and closing documents; order and review title commitments, surveys and lien searches; coordinate with lenders, title companies, brokers and clients.
Look for title review, closing procedures, lease drafting, due diligence, property law and deadline management. Experience with Qualia, SoftPro, DocuSign, Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat is common in this role.
Yes. Employers hire a real estate paralegal on contract for projects, peak periods and cover, and contract-to-hire is a good way to confirm fit before a permanent offer. For long-term needs, most choose full-time placement.
Residential work is high volume and centered on title and closing steps. Commercial work involves complex leases, financings and diligence. Match the candidate to your deals; moving between the two is possible but requires ramp-up time.
Not always, but many offices prefer or require it for closings, and it is easy to obtain in most states. Check state and local rules, since who may supervise closings and handle funds varies, and ask about it when screening.
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