Legal Staff Paralegal in Princeton, NJ

Law Firm

Princeton, NJ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Princeton, NJ

Legal Staff

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal FIG Real Estate - (Hybrid Schedule)

Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal FIG Real Estate position at the law firm involves providing legal and general support to the firm's attorneys and their clients under general supervision, while adhering to established policies and procedures. The role requires maintaining a positive relationship with attorneys, support staff, clients, and vendors, and upholding the confidentiality of client and firm matters. Key responsibilities include:

- Reviewing and analyzing title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and other due diligence documents for loans secured by commercial real estate.
- Managing and organizing closings for loans secured by commercial real estate.
- Handling multi-state commercial loan transactions.
- Reviewing and analyzing entity organizational documents, corporate certificates, consents, and resolutions.
- Coordinating the recordation of mortgages, amendments, deeds, easements, and other recordable instruments.
- Performing necessary follow-up for all post-closing matters, including finalizing closing binders and reviewing final title insurance policies, recorded documents, and original documents.
- Reviewing, preparing, and filing UCC financing statements and UCC terminations/amendments.
- Preparing closing checklists and settlement statements.
- Demonstrating high motivation and self-starting abilities.
- Interacting well with attorneys, staff, and clients.
- Exhibiting excellent organizational, writing, and proofreading skills.
- Tracking and meeting deadlines.

The duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The law firm reserves the right to revise or modify job duties and responsibilities at any time.

Education and Experience Information:
- Education: An undergraduate degree and/or paralegal certificate is required.
- Experience: A minimum of 7 years of real estate legal experience is preferred.
- Skills: Excellent communication skills, ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels, ability to organize and prioritize issues and workload, and capability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Other Requirements:
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None
- Equipment to be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax machine, copier, scanner, etc.
- Essential Job Functions: Flexibility and adaptability to navigate changes and challenges, problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, solutions-oriented thinking, ability to read and interpret written documents and computer screens accurately, and use of independent judgment and discretion.

Working Conditions:
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of three full days per week in the office. Specific scheduling details will be discussed with the direct supervisor. Occasional extended hours may be needed to meet business needs.

Salary Information:
The anticipated pay range for this position at the law firm in Princeton, NJ is between and . Actual pay may vary based on factors such as location and experience. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with compensation provided as an hourly rate, as total earnings depend on hours worked rather than a set annual salary. The role is fully benefits-eligible.

Employee Benefits Overview:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Virtual Health Services
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Family Leave (for eligible Exempt and Non-Exempt staff)
- College Savings Plan
- Transportation Benefit
- Back-up Child Care Services
- College Coach Program
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Sick Time (for Exempt staff)
- Paid Time Off (available to all full-time, non-temporary employees)

The law firm provides a challenging work environment, business casual dress code, and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and a generous 401(k) plan.

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer with core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact. The firm also provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law, including in the application and interview process.

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