Transactional Paralegal

New York, NY

Summary

Our client, a real estate law firm, is seeking a full-time Transactional Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual. Excellent benefit package available. Hours are 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday with the possibility of overtime. Certification as a Notary Public is required.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Transactions Supervisor
• Liaise with Accounting department regarding closing dates
• Prepare monthly reports
• Prepare AIA Contracts using AIA software
• Formation of corporations and limited liability companies
• Draft operating agreements under attorney supervision
• Prepare SS-4 forms and obtain EINs
• Review title and survey
• Review co-op lien searches
• Work closely with title companies to clear title for closing
• Prepare escrow letters
• Prepare purchase agreements and contracts under attorney supervision
• Prepare contract assignments, riders and amendments
• Prepare closing checklists
• General organization and work to prepare each file for closing (purchase/sale and loans)
• Prepare Deeds and ACRIS forms (knowledge of ACRIS is very helpful)
• Prepare ancillary closing documents
• Prepare co-op documents; work closely with transfer agent
• Prepare settlement statements
• Attend closings (in person and escrow closings)
• Prepare signature pages to closing documents using Adobe Acrobat
• Prepare UCC-1s & UCC-3s
• Assist with preparation of loan documents under attorney supervision
• Review existing loan documents and prepare note and mortgage schedules (CEMA)
• Prepare satisfactions and assignments of mortgages
• Prepare ALR Terminations
• Prepare closing binders, using secure links and CDs
• Submit RP-602 application on-line (NYC condo apportionment system) re: tax lots
• Submit worksheet on-line (NYC condo apportionment system) re: condo approval process
• Review declaration and floor plans
• Assist with attorney preparation and organization of offering plans for condos and co-ops
• Prepare back-up binder in connection with offering plan submission
• Prepare price-change offering plan amendments
• Assist attorneys with yearly offering plan amendment filings
• Attend annual meetings for corporate entities
• Preparation of notices, proxies, affidavits and other documents for corporate annual meetings

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ of experience as a Transactional Paralegal with experience in commercial real estate with a focus on title and survey
• Certification as a Notary Public is required.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $90,000 – $110,000, nonexempt. Compensation will be based on experience.