Paralegal II-Real Estate

New York, NY 

Job Description

As the global outbreak of COVID-19 continues to unfold, the Firm has taken precautions to help protect their people, clients, and the communities where they live and work. This includes a temporary shift to remote working for the majority of their lawyers and staff.  The Paralegal II-Real Estate will likely start remotely while the firm continues to evaluate the situation.

The Paralegal II-Real Estate will receive a generous total compensation package. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Firm’s comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan, and more! In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure. 

A forward thinking, global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Paralegal II to join our winning Real Estate practice group, located in New York. The success of their firm is largely determined by their commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides their clients with the highest quality of work and service. They are driven by their core values: respect, innovation and collaboration.

As a Paralegal II-Real Estate you will be responsible for assisting in various stages of closing commercial real estate transactions (loans, refinancings, acquisitions, sales and leasing transactions) for a client base which includes lenders, developers and investors while accomplishing these and other critical functions:

• Reviewing title materials, surveys, zoning reports, lease-related documents and other due diligence items, as well as coordinating with diligence service providers
• Preparing and maintaining transaction checklists
• Preparing closing documents under the supervision of attorneys and maintaining closing files
• Following up on post-closing matters
• Coordinating and arranging regularly scheduled meetings for the New York Real Estate practice group and Real Estate practice groups of other U.S.-based offices.

As a Paralegal II-Real Estate, you will be expected to apply your organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. The successful Paralegal II – Real Estate must have proficient knowledge of applications typically used in a legal office environment, such as Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.  Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills are desired, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm, clients and other transaction parties.  The Paralegal must display the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus.

A Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is required, as well as five-plus (5+) years of related law firm experience as a Real Estate Paralegal.  Experience in title and survey review is required.  Solid experience assisting on commercial, multi-state real estate transactions is preferred.  An ideal candidate should have knowledge of basic corporate structures and UCC matters.  Working knowledge of NYC’s ACRIS System is welcomed.