Boutique Real Estate Transactions Paralegal

Forrest Johnson; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching up to 4%

Paid time off

Mentorship from firm partners

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC is a New York City boutique law firm specializing in real estate transactions, litigation, and complex commercial matters. The Paralegal in our Transactional Real Estate practice will support attorneys, manage transaction details, coordinate closings, and help move deals to completion.

You will work closely with partners and clients in a nimble, growth-oriented setting, handling multiple transactions, preparing documents, and ensuring high-quality service

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification or associate degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactional workflows from intake through closing, coordinating with attorneys, clients, and third parties.
• Prepare commercial leasing documents, including SNDAs, estoppels, guaranties, subleases, and license agreements, and track critical dates.
• Support condo and co-op board representation, including preparation of governing documents and board meeting materials.
• Prepare transactional documents for commercial and residential purchase and sale agreements and facilitate closings.
• Provide support to construction practice, including preparation AIA documents, lien waivers, and access agreements.
• Handle entity work, including SPE formation, resolutions, and org charts.
• Prepare and maintain transaction files with meticulous attention to detail and organization.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and external parties to move transactions forward.
• Support multiple attorneys on concurrent transactions, managing priorities and deadlines effectively.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Commercial real estate transactions

Entrepreneurial spirit

Organizational skills

Technology adoption

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certification or associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

Real estate software

Job description

Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC is a New York City boutique law firm specializing in real estate transactions, litigation, and complex commercial matters. The Paralegal in our Transactional Real Estate practice will support attorneys, manage transaction details, coordinate closings, and help move deals to completion.

You will work closely with partners and clients in a nimble, growth-oriented setting, handling multiple transactions, preparing documents, and ensuring high-quality service