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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

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Benefits:

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

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