Commercial Real Estate Paralegal (New York)
Perennial Resources International, New York, New York, United States, 10261
THIS ROLE WILL BE ONSITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK, 9:00-6:00.
Midtown Manhattan Law Firm is seeking a highly motivated Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join our busy and growing practice. This role provides hands-on experience working alongside attorneys on complex commercial real estate transactions, financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities • Draft, review, and manage real estate documents, including closing checklists, organizational documents, resolutions, UCC filings, title and survey review summaries, and closing binders. • Conduct due diligence, including reviewing leases, loan documents, corporate documents, and zoning reports. • Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, lenders, borrowers, and opposing counsel to ensure smooth transaction processes. • Manage closing logistics, including tracking deliverables, coordinating signature pages, and organizing electronic closing rooms. • Assist attorneys in preparing and organizing transaction documents for closings. • Maintain and update case files, databases, and document management systems. • Support attorneys with post-closing follow-up, including preparing closing binders and filing documents with government agencies.
Qualifications • Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required. • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a real estate paralegal in a law firm/ in-house setting, preferably in commercial real estate transactions. • Strong knowledge of real estate transaction documents, UCC filings, and title/survey review. • Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface professionally with clients, attorneys, and third parties. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management platforms. • A proactive problem-solver who can work both independently and as part of a team.
Bonus Points: • Experience with multi-property or multi-lender transactions. • Knowledge of NYS real estate law and commercial lending practices. • Experience with e-signature platforms and hybrid workflows.
Key Responsibilities • Draft, review, and manage real estate documents, including closing checklists, organizational documents, resolutions, UCC filings, title and survey review summaries, and closing binders. • Conduct due diligence, including reviewing leases, loan documents, corporate documents, and zoning reports. • Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, lenders, borrowers, and opposing counsel to ensure smooth transaction processes. • Manage closing logistics, including tracking deliverables, coordinating signature pages, and organizing electronic closing rooms. • Assist attorneys in preparing and organizing transaction documents for closings. • Maintain and update case files, databases, and document management systems. • Support attorneys with post-closing follow-up, including preparing closing binders and filing documents with government agencies.
Qualifications • Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required. • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a real estate paralegal in a law firm/ in-house setting, preferably in commercial real estate transactions. • Strong knowledge of real estate transaction documents, UCC filings, and title/survey review. • Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface professionally with clients, attorneys, and third parties. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management platforms. • A proactive problem-solver who can work both independently and as part of a team.
Bonus Points: • Experience with multi-property or multi-lender transactions. • Knowledge of NYS real estate law and commercial lending practices. • Experience with e-signature platforms and hybrid workflows.