Real Estate Paralegal

About the Role

The Real Estate Paralegal is a key member of Lennar's legal team who supports complex real estate, land acquisition, land development, title, and closing matters for one or more Divisions. This role partners closely with in-house counsel and business teams to manage transactions from contract through closing, coordinate legal and internal approvals, maintain critical deal documentation and deadlines, and help drive projects forward in a fast-paced homebuilding environment. The ideal candidate combines strong legal judgment, transaction management skills, and a practical business mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and business teams on land acquisition, land development, title, entitlement, HOA, and related real estate matters from initial contract through closing and post-closing follow-up.
• Prepare first drafts of purchase and sale agreements, amendments, easements, access agreements, escrow documents, notices, and other transaction documents for attorney review.
• Coordinate transaction timelines, approval processes, deliverables, and closing checklists, and proactively track key dates, contingencies, earnest money obligations, notice periods, and closing requirements.
• Request, review, organize, and summarize title commitments, exception documents, surveys, plats, site plans, HOA/CC&R documents, and other due diligence materials.
• Work closely with Land Acquisition, Land Development, Finance, Division leadership, title companies, escrow officers, consultants, outside counsel, and other internal teams to keep matters moving efficiently.
• Prepare and submit internal approval packages and supporting documentation for legal, financial, and investment committee review in accordance with company requirements.
• Assist with drafting and review of closing documents, settlement statements, signature packets, and post-closing deliverables, and coordinate execution and closing logistics.
• Maintain organized electronic files, correspondence, approvals, and document repositories, and support continuous improvement of templates and legal workflows.
• Identify issues, risks, and next steps early, and escalate appropriately to attorneys and business leaders.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior paralegal and administrative staff on transaction processes, due diligence standards, and closing requirements.
• Support special projects and other legal and operational initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or a comparable combination of education and relevant experience.
• 10+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience, with substantial experience in real estate transactions, land acquisition, title, development, homebuilding, commercial real estate, or a similar transactional practice.
• Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, easements, entity documents, due diligence materials, and closing documentation.
• Experience in homebuilding, residential development, title, land banking, or in-house real estate legal support is preferred.
• Experience with HOA/CC&R documents, easements, development-related agreements, and internal approval processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with legal matter management or contract tracking systems (e.g., Legal Tracker) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal fluency in English and the ability to work effectively across legal and business teams.
• Impeccable organizational, time management, attention to detail, and proofreading skills.
• Self-starter with a practical, solution-oriented approach and the ability to independently resolve inquiries and issues with skill and judgment while collaborating closely with attorneys and division real estate acquisition and development teams.
• Ability to balance multiple projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling highly confidential information and matters.
• A consummate team player who interacts well with co-workers, supervisors, and management, maintaining a professional demeanor and attitude.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly rate range: $29.47 - $37 (subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials, and operational considerations).
• This position may be eligible for bonuses and/or commissions.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Associate Assistance Plan.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Adoption Assistance up to $30,000.
• Up to three weeks of vacation annually, plus Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program.
• Home Purchase Discounts.
• Everyone's Included Day.

Schedule & Work Environment

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.