Paralegal Manager

The Paralegal Manager will oversee a team of legal professionals, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality support for legal operations. This role focuses on managing paralegal activities and processes within the business services industry in New York.

Client Details

Our client is a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing development, known for its commitment to creating high-quality communities and delivering meaningful social impact.

Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of paralegals, ensuring high-quality work product and professional growth.
• Manage and oversee commercial real estate transactions through all phases of the deal life cycle.
• Prepare and review entity formation, governance, and corporate documentation.
• Coordinate due diligence, title, survey, and closing processes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor transaction timelines, workloads, and project milestones to ensure timely execution.
• Develop and implement best practices to improve legal operations and team efficiency.
• Partner closely with legal leadership, business teams, outside counsel, and title companies.
• Prepare closing binders, signature packets, and post-closing documentation.

Profile

A successful Paralegal Manager should have:

• Prior experience managing, mentoring, and developing paralegals or legal support staff.
• 7+ years of commercial real estate and/or corporate paralegal experience.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex real estate transactions.
• Strong knowledge of legal processes, documentation, and due diligence requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and document drafting abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with affordable housing transactions (LIHTC) preferred.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $170,000.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401K retirement plan.

Interested? Apply today.

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