
Real Estate Paralegal
Orion Placement, Buffalo, NY, United States
Pay:
$65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a boutique real estate finance team doing sophisticated deals nationwide with a true small-firm feel
Take real ownership of closings, title, and survey work (youre not just support)
Build deep experience in multifamily housing and complex transactions that impact communities
Work closely with attorneys who value collaboration, mentorship, and high-quality work
Competitive compensation plus strong benefits in a stable, mission-driven practice
Location: Buffalo, NY (Hybrid, full-time) — collaborate in-office with flexibility for focused work time from home.
Note: Must have 3+ years of transactional commercial real estate experience, including hands‑on responsibility for title and survey review and commercial closings.
About Us We are a boutique law firm with a national footprint focused on affordable housing, community development, and complex real estate finance. Our team advises developers and mission‑driven organizations on sophisticated transactions across 30+ states, combining big‑deal experience with a supportive, close‑knit culture. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
Manage commercial real estate and multifamily closings from start to finish, including checklists, timelines, and deliverables
Own title and survey review: analyze commitments, exceptions, endorsements, and survey matters; coordinate curative work
Draft, revise, and compile closing documents and signature packets; coordinate execution and funding
Liaise with title companies, lenders, opposing counsel, and client teams to drive deals to the finish line
Track conditions and closing requirements and ensure clean, organized closing sets and post‑closing follow‑through
Maintain high‑quality document management and clear communication in a fast‑paced transaction environment
Qualifications
3+ years of transactional commercial real estate paralegal experience
Strong, practical experience with title and survey review (not just ordering)
Experience coordinating commercial closings and managing deal workflows
Excellent drafting/editing skills and strong attention to detail
Confident communicator who can coordinate across multiple stakeholders
Affordable housing or multifamily transaction exposure is a plus
Why You Will Love Working Here Youll be trusted with meaningful responsibility, supported by a collaborative team, and given room to grow. The work is sophisticated but the culture is approachable — people share knowledge, pitch in, and take pride in doing the job the right way.
Job Type: Full-time
JPC-736
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
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Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a boutique real estate finance team doing sophisticated deals nationwide with a true small-firm feel
Take real ownership of closings, title, and survey work (youre not just support)
Build deep experience in multifamily housing and complex transactions that impact communities
Work closely with attorneys who value collaboration, mentorship, and high-quality work
Competitive compensation plus strong benefits in a stable, mission-driven practice
Location: Buffalo, NY (Hybrid, full-time) — collaborate in-office with flexibility for focused work time from home.
Note: Must have 3+ years of transactional commercial real estate experience, including hands‑on responsibility for title and survey review and commercial closings.
About Us We are a boutique law firm with a national footprint focused on affordable housing, community development, and complex real estate finance. Our team advises developers and mission‑driven organizations on sophisticated transactions across 30+ states, combining big‑deal experience with a supportive, close‑knit culture. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
Manage commercial real estate and multifamily closings from start to finish, including checklists, timelines, and deliverables
Own title and survey review: analyze commitments, exceptions, endorsements, and survey matters; coordinate curative work
Draft, revise, and compile closing documents and signature packets; coordinate execution and funding
Liaise with title companies, lenders, opposing counsel, and client teams to drive deals to the finish line
Track conditions and closing requirements and ensure clean, organized closing sets and post‑closing follow‑through
Maintain high‑quality document management and clear communication in a fast‑paced transaction environment
Qualifications
3+ years of transactional commercial real estate paralegal experience
Strong, practical experience with title and survey review (not just ordering)
Experience coordinating commercial closings and managing deal workflows
Excellent drafting/editing skills and strong attention to detail
Confident communicator who can coordinate across multiple stakeholders
Affordable housing or multifamily transaction exposure is a plus
Why You Will Love Working Here Youll be trusted with meaningful responsibility, supported by a collaborative team, and given room to grow. The work is sophisticated but the culture is approachable — people share knowledge, pitch in, and take pride in doing the job the right way.
Job Type: Full-time
JPC-736
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
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