Job Title: Real Estate Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The Real Estate Paralegal at the law firm is expected to support attorneys with all aspects of real estate transactions, encompassing residential, commercial, and development projects. Key responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and organizing various real estate documents such as purchase agreements, leases, access/license agreements, closing documents, construction contracts, architectural agreements, and limited liability company operating agreements. The paralegal is also tasked with drafting, reviewing, and organizing litigation documents and filing them on NYSCEF. Additional duties involve assisting with due diligence in real estate transactions, which includes title review, searches, and document review. The role requires preparing closing statements and binders, liaising with clients, title companies, lenders, and other third parties involved in transactions and litigation matters, and conducting basic legal research as requested.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Real Estate Paralegal position are expected to have a paralegal certification or equivalent experience. The role requires a minimum of 2 to 5 years of real estate/litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or an in-house legal department. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and multitasking abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a keen attention to detail with the ability to work under tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is essential, along with familiarity with CLIO and ACRIS. While a paralegal certificate is preferred, an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in legal studies is also acceptable.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Real Estate Paralegal position. However, it mentions employer partially subsidized health insurance as a benefit.
Other Requirements:
Applicants must provide proof of the ability to work legally in the United States. The law firm offers opportunities for professional development and growth, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and a flexible work schedule, including remote work options two days per week. The role provides exposure to high-profile clients, complex real estate transactions, and litigation.
The law firm is committed to being an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
