Commercial Real Estate Paralegal & Closing Coordinator
Wegman Partners, New York, NY, United States
A boutique Commercial Real Estate Law Firm in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Paralegal & Closing Coordinator to support attorneys in a fast‑paced commercial real estate practice. The firm handles a high volume of real estate transactions and works closely with lenders, borrowers, and institutional clients across a wide range of commercial real estate matters.
This role offers the opportunity to work directly with attorneys and partners throughout the lifecycle of transactions, with significant exposure to deal coordination, transaction management, and closing processes.
This is a very collaborative team environment where paralegals work closely with attorneys and receive hands‑on training and mentorship. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly organized, comfortable managing multiple transactions at once, and motivated to become a valued member of the team.
Responsibilities The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal & Closing Coordinator will assist attorneys with the coordination and management of commercial real estate transactions, including:
Coordinating and managing commercial real estate closings across multiple simultaneous transactions
Maintaining and organizing virtual deal rooms and transaction files
Tracking transaction deliverables and maintaining closing checklists
Coordinating with attorneys, lenders, borrowers, title companies, and other transaction parties
Preparing and organizing closing binders and final transaction documents
Managing execution copies, signature packages, and document distribution
Coordinating the collection and organization of due diligence materials and third‑party reports
Maintaining organized digital records of transaction documents and correspondence
Assisting with document preparation using established templates and forms
Supporting attorneys with the overall coordination and administration of high‑volume transactions
Because this is a high‑volume transactional practice, the role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage many moving pieces at once.
Qualifications Ideal candidates will have:
Prior experience in commercial real estate law or transactional legal work preferred
Experience supporting real estate transactions, financings, or leasing matters is a plus
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
Comfort working with document management systems and virtual deal rooms
An interest in leveraging technology and improving workflows is a plus. Experience with AI or legal technology tools is welcomed but not required.
What They're Looking For Someone who:
Is highly organized and detail‑oriented
Thrives in a fast‑paced, high-volume transactional practice
Is comfortable working directly with attorneys and partners
Is eager to learn and grow within a collaborative team
Is proactive and takes ownership of their work
Is tech‑savvy and interested in leveraging AI and other tools to improve workflows and efficiency
Enjoys working as part of a team and is comfortable with a hybrid schedule, with a few days per week spent in‑office collaborating with attorneys and colleagues
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This role offers the opportunity to work directly with attorneys and partners throughout the lifecycle of transactions, with significant exposure to deal coordination, transaction management, and closing processes.
This is a very collaborative team environment where paralegals work closely with attorneys and receive hands‑on training and mentorship. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly organized, comfortable managing multiple transactions at once, and motivated to become a valued member of the team.
Responsibilities The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal & Closing Coordinator will assist attorneys with the coordination and management of commercial real estate transactions, including:
Coordinating and managing commercial real estate closings across multiple simultaneous transactions
Maintaining and organizing virtual deal rooms and transaction files
Tracking transaction deliverables and maintaining closing checklists
Coordinating with attorneys, lenders, borrowers, title companies, and other transaction parties
Preparing and organizing closing binders and final transaction documents
Managing execution copies, signature packages, and document distribution
Coordinating the collection and organization of due diligence materials and third‑party reports
Maintaining organized digital records of transaction documents and correspondence
Assisting with document preparation using established templates and forms
Supporting attorneys with the overall coordination and administration of high‑volume transactions
Because this is a high‑volume transactional practice, the role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage many moving pieces at once.
Qualifications Ideal candidates will have:
Prior experience in commercial real estate law or transactional legal work preferred
Experience supporting real estate transactions, financings, or leasing matters is a plus
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
Comfort working with document management systems and virtual deal rooms
An interest in leveraging technology and improving workflows is a plus. Experience with AI or legal technology tools is welcomed but not required.
What They're Looking For Someone who:
Is highly organized and detail‑oriented
Thrives in a fast‑paced, high-volume transactional practice
Is comfortable working directly with attorneys and partners
Is eager to learn and grow within a collaborative team
Is proactive and takes ownership of their work
Is tech‑savvy and interested in leveraging AI and other tools to improve workflows and efficiency
Enjoys working as part of a team and is comfortable with a hybrid schedule, with a few days per week spent in‑office collaborating with attorneys and colleagues
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