Legal Staff Paralegal in Cherry Hill, NJ

Law Firm

Cherry Hill, NJ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Cherry Hill, NJ

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:

As a Title & Survey Paralegal within the Finance department at the law firm, you will be entrusted with a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting the legal team and ensuring the smooth execution of multifamily real estate financings. Your duties will encompass:

- Organizing and reviewing due diligence documents, which includes preparing due diligence checklists and coordinating the tracking and receipt of these documents.
- Preparing summaries of due diligence documents received in connection with the development of disclosure documents.
- Drafting and proofreading both routine and more complex transaction documents.
- Preparing closing checklists, closing certificates, and other necessary closing documents.
- Coordinating the execution of closing documents and conducting closings, as well as preparing closing transcripts.
- Filing UCCs and other required legal filings.
- Assisting with research related to federal, state, and local laws to ensure compliance and accuracy in legal proceedings.
- Traveling to client and/or trial sites as required to support legal proceedings and client interactions.

Education and Experience Information:

The ideal candidate for this paralegal position should possess:

- Significant experience in commercial real estate, preferably gained at a law firm, title company, commercial lender, or a related entity.
- Experience with Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac CME, and/or HUD-insured programs is considered a plus.
- A college degree is preferred, although not strictly required.
- Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, document management systems, and time-keeping software is necessary to efficiently manage the responsibilities of this role.

Salary Information:

The salary range for the Paralegal position at the law firm is between $80,000 and $115,000, depending on the candidate’s experience and location. In addition to the salary, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- Medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage.
- A 401(k) retirement savings plan with firm contribution and match.
- A generous paid time off program.
- Additional benefits such as health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, paid parental leave, firm-subsidized emergency child and elder care services, family and medical leave, employee assistance program, and a pre-tax transportation program.
- Compensation for time worked in excess of 40 hours per week at time and one-half of the hourly rate.

The law firm encourages individuals who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal and technical writing skills to apply. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently while working collaboratively with a team and clients. The law firm prides itself on its inclusive culture and commitment to excellence, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and offering opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive and innovative work environment.

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.