Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Plona Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners in New York is seeking an experienced real estate paralegal to manage title, surveys, zoning, and diligence for real estate transactions. You will coordinate acquisitions, dispositions, and closings while assisting attorneys with drafting and reviewing closing documents and certificates.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of paralegal experience in real estate, a Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification, and strong knowledge of New York real estate processes, including NYC ACRIS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience in real estate.
• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong knowledge of New York real estate processes and documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage title, survey, zoning, and ancillary diligence matters.
• Coordinate real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financing closings.
• Order and review UCC lien searches and handle financing statement filings.
• Assist attorneys in drafting and reviewing closing documents, certificates, and opinion letters.
• Prepare New York Deeds for estate planning transfers.
• Knowledge of New York City ACRIS system.
• Prepare corporate organizational documentation and manage state filings.

Skills

Real estate paralegal

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification

Job description

Location: NY Hybrid

Essential Functions

• Manage all aspects of title, survey, zoning, and ancillary diligence matters.
• Coordinate and manage real estate acquisition, disposition, and financing closings.
• Order and review UCC lien searches and handle financing statement filings.
• Assist attorneys in the drafting, reviewing, and proofing of various legal documents, such as closing documents, certificates, opinion letters.
• Experience and proficiency in the preparation of New York Deeds in connection with the transfer of properties for estate planning and distribution matters.
• Knowledge of and experience with the New York City ACRIS system.
• Prepare corporate/company organizational documentation and manage requisite state filings and obtaining requisite secretary of state certificates.
• Collaborate directly with attorneys and clients in connection with real estate and commercial finance transactions.

Skills/Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience, specifically in real estate.
• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent work experience required.