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Real Estate Paralegal

Jobot, New York, NY, United States


Big Law | Commercial Real Estate | Amazing Benefits | Hybrid Work Flexibility

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jake Vogel

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Salary: $76,500 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

It is our passion, our purpose, and our ethos to ensure your masterpiece is protected, its integrity is preserved, and your work is exclusive to you.

We exercise ingenuity and legal artistry every day. We would like to take an opportunity to explain who we are and the values that we embody.

It takes originality and freedom to evolve and innovate alongside clients, industry trends and the market. Understanding that creativity can be contagious, we give all of our talented attorneys the palette needed to discover artful solutions to our clients’ needs and objectives.

It takes a certain courage to be creative, to continually challenge yourself and to trust in your brilliance. Clients turn to us to execute on their business goals with our distinct confidence and legal dexterity.

It takes conviction, endurance, and a refusal to surrender to anything less than your vision when creating a true masterpiece. At our firm, we draw upon the goals of our clients as fuel and inspiration to deliver outcomes that exude excellence.

It takes ingenuity and relentlessness to find solutions that in some cases set new precedent. Each representation begins as a fresh canvas with the opportunity to think outside of the box and create original and unique outcomes when needed.

Why join us?

Amazing Benefits

Career Growth & Progression

More Than Adequate Market Compensation

Team Of Individuals Who Strive To Be Their Best Daily

Hybrid Flexibility

Job Details

The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will assist attorneys in all aspects of real estate transactions and support the legal team by preparing legal documents, conducting due diligence, and managing closing processes.

This role requires a candidate with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

•Draft, review, and revise a variety of real estate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, leases, amendments, and closing documents.

•Prepare closing binders and post-closing documentation.

•Assist with reviewing and summarizing title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and environmental studies.

•Order and track due diligence materials such as title insurance, surveys, and estoppel certificates.

•Coordinate title and survey review processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.

•Manage pre-closing, closing, and post-closing processes for real estate transactions.

•Draft closing checklists and coordinate the logistics of closings with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and other relevant parties.

•Prepare and review settlement statements, escrow instructions, and wire transfer documents.

•Conduct legal research on real estate law, zoning, and land use matters.

•Liaise with clients, attorneys, and external parties (such as lenders, governmental agencies, and title companies) to ensure all deadlines are met and transactions run smoothly.

•Organize and maintain real estate transaction files, including electronic filing.

•Track critical deadlines, including closing dates, lease renewal options, and financing contingencies.

•Assist with drafting and preparing legal correspondence and memoranda.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
  • 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions within a law firm or corporate setting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), as well as legal research platforms.
  • Experience with document management systems and familiarity with electronic filings.
  • Strong understanding of real estate transaction processes, including title review, financing, and leasing.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Experience with commercial real estate finance transactions, including loan document review and closing.
  • Familiarity with closing software and real estate transaction management systems.
  • Ability to handle high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment.

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