Real Estate Paralegal

(M-F: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

Job Description

AmLaw 100 law firm seeks a mid-level paralegal to support its commercial real estate practice.

Qualifications include a four-year degree with three (3) to five (5) years of prior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal experience. Candidates must demonstrate a proven ability to work in a high pressure environment while meeting strict deadlines and effectively prioritizing multiple detailed tasks, as well as a capability to work flexible overtime, including weekends as needed. Current New York State Notary license or eligibility to be licensed as Notary is highly desirable. Applicants must exhibit a strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. A proficiency in Microsoft Word Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, updating, finalizing and overseeing the execution of loan documents
• Maintaining closing checklists
• Drafting and arranging for the filing of UCC financing statements
• Preparing closing binders and deal distributions 

Requirements

• BA/BS degree with strong academic record
• Three to five years of law firm experience as a commercial real estate paralegal
• Registered as a NY State Notary, or eligibility to become a Notary preferred
• Proven ability to research, analyze and synthesize large amounts of data
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to professionalism, integrity and collegiality
• Highly detail-oriented, including ability to assess and respond to underlying detail issues and implications
• Flexibility to work overtime as necessary, including nights and weekends 

Disclaimer Statement

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.