Real Estate Paralegal

Responsibilities

All aspects of complex commercial real estate transactions, including:

Preparation and management of closing checklists;

Managing inquiries from client and other transaction parties;

Initial document drafting:

• basic mortgage loan documents
• purchase and sale agreements
• ancillary closing documents
• closing escrow agreements

Due diligence:

• review of title reports and underlying title documents (liens, easements, etc.)
• review of property surveys (metes and bounds, easements, etc.)
• lease review/abstracting
• order/review entity documents (operating agreements, good standings, etc.)

Preparation and finalization of closing adjustments and settlement statements;

Title reviews and preparation of other closing documents;

Closing due diligence; and

Post-closing follow up.

Support condominium and cooperative practice:

• Assistance with compilation of new offering plans, including some initial document drafting;
• Prepare exhibit binders for new offering plans;
• Draft amendments to offering plans and all related forms and documents;
• Compile amendment submissions & track progress with AG’s office; and
• Oversee occasional unit closings from inception through closing. 

Knowledge and Abilities

• Familiarity with ACRIS, including ability to execute filings.
• Familiarity with JAM online Condo Application Apportionment Application website, including worksheet completion.
• Strong command of Excel.
• Superior organizational and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and have strong attention to detail.

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of real estate transactional experience required, preferably in a New York law firm.  Office hours are 9:30-5:30 and flexibility to work overtime as needed is required. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.