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. This role is onsite 100% in office.
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.