Real Estate - Legal Assistant

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

Director Of Facilities at Hill Wallack LLP

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our legal team with a variety of tasks related to real estate transactions (residential, commercial and REO). The ideal candidate will have an understanding of real estate law, title and survey review, loan documentation, and closing coordination. This position requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong communication with clients, lenders, and title companies. Candidate also willing to work on REO real estate sale transaction and Deed-in-Lieu for busy law firm creditor rights department. Primarily transactions will be in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania but from time to time there will be transaction throughout the country.

Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

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Key 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.
• Coordinate due diligence, including zoning, environmental, and corporate document reviews.
• Draft and manage closing checklists; track deadlines and documentation for real estate and lending transactions.
• Order, review, and summarize UCC, judgment, and lien searches.
• Assist in preparing loan closing documents, including promissory notes, mortgages/deeds of trust, and security agreements.
• Coordinate and/or attend closings; prepare closing binders and post-closing documentation.
• Communicate with clients, lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel to facilitate transaction closings.
• Maintain electronic and physical file organization in accordance with firm policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree a plus; Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal practice management software is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with real estate closing or representation of lenders in commercial real estate closings.
• Familiarity with local/state filing requirements and electronic recording systems.
• Notary Public certification a plus.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Administrative and Legal

Industry: Law Practice

Benefits include Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Disability insurance.