Real Estate Paralegal

Atrium; Harrison (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a Paralegal (Commercial Real Estate) for our client, based in Harrison, NJ. The role involves supporting attorneys through all phases of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing and closings.

Requirements include approximately five years of real estate paralegal experience, strong knowledge of NJ/NY real estate practices, and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum ~5 years as a Real Estate Paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal setting.
• Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, documentation, and closing procedures.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and with team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of real estate transactions: acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and closings.
• Prepare, review, organize, and maintain purchase agreements, leases, amendments, and closing docs.
• Perform due diligence, review title reports, surveys, leases, and zoning docs.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, title companies, and other third parties to facilitate transactions.
• Prepare closing binders, checklists, and post-closing requirements.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Document management

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Word

NJ/NY law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Legal document management systems

Job description

Atrium is seeking on behalf of our client a Paralegal (Commercial Real Estate) based in Harrison, NJ.

A background check may be run only after a conditional offer is made, where permitted by law.

Location: Harrison, NJ

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $85-$115K

Position Overview

The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and closings. This role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple transactions simultaneously. The paralegal will collaborate closely with attorneys, clients, and third parties to ensure timely and accurate completion of all documentation and deliverables. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout the lifecycle of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and closings.
• Prepare, review, organize, and maintain purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, assignments, closing documents, and related correspondence.
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence, including review of title reports, surveys, leases, zoning documents, organizational documents, and property records.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, brokers, title companies, opposing counsel, and other third parties to facilitate transactions.
• Prepare and maintain closing checklists and coordinate signature packages, closing binders, and post-closing requirements.
• Order and review title, survey, lien, judgment, and other property-related searches.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing real estate-related legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Track transaction timelines, critical dates, deadlines, and outstanding items to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate and assist with real estate closings, including preparation of closing statements and documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate recording of deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other documents with applicable governmental offices.
• Perform legal, property, and transaction-related research as needed.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical transaction files and ensure documents are properly filed and accessible.
• Assist attorneys with preparation of reports, summaries, and transaction status updates.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while prioritizing time-sensitive matters.
• Handle confidential client and transaction information with professionalism and discretion.

Required Experience/Skills

• Approximately 5 years of experience as a Real Estate Paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, documentation, and closing procedures.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, and outside parties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel; experience with legal document management systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of NJ/NY state laws.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience with commercial real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with complex financing and leasing structures.
• Ability to manage high-volume transactions under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Continuing education in real estate law or paralegal studies is a plus.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and documentation standards.
• Training in title and survey review processes beneficial.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements for NJ/NY real estate transactions.

If eligible under the ACA, medical, dental and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws will be offered. Additional benefits may include paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, where applicable. Other compensation programs may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Commitment to Diversity

As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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