Real Estate Closing Paralegal — Expert Title & Closings

Hill Wallack LLP; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A law firm in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support its legal team. The ideal candidate will manage real estate transactions, ensuring thorough documentation and communication with clients and stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and at least 3 years of experience in real estate law. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in real estate, banking and/or creditor rights/bankruptcy.
• Strong knowledge of real estate and loan closing processes.
• Familiarity with ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, title commitments, and endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in handling all aspects of real estate transactions from inception to closing.
• Prepare, review, and organize real estate documents including purchase agreements, leases, easements, and deeds.
• Conduct and review title and survey analysis; identify and resolve title and survey issues.
• Draft and manage closing checklists; track deadlines and documentation for real estate and lending transactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of real estate law

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program

Tools

Legal practice management software

Job description

A law firm in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support its legal team. The ideal candidate will manage real estate transactions, ensuring thorough documentation and communication with clients and stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and at least 3 years of experience in real estate law. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).