Real Estate Paralegal

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC., a law firm with 300 attorneys, is seeking a full-time, in-person Real Estate Paralegal for our Melville, New York office. You will support the Property Department with closing checklists, due diligence, and document preparation for sales, acquisitions, and financings.

The ideal candidate has a Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of CRE experience, with strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of commercial real estate experience in a law firm or in-house legal dept.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review Purchase and Sale Agreements and prepare closing checklists and key date/docketing memos.
• Collect and review due diligence materials.
• Prepare closing documents and settlement statements for real estate transactions.
• Review title evidence, surveys, zoning and compliance issues.
• Conduct entity searches at Department of State.
• Conduct on-line research to verify property information.
• Interact with clients and all parties involved in sale, purchase, leasing or lending transaction.
• Provide general support to firm's commercial real estate department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent worker

Proactive

Organized

Analytical skills

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, a law firm of 300 attorneys in over 30 practice groups, is accepting applications for a full-time, in-person Real Estate Paralegal to join the Firm's Property Department Practice Group in our Melville, New York office.

Position Responsibilities:

Review Purchase and Sale Agreements and prepare closing checklists and key date/docketing memos;

Collect and review due diligence materials;

Prepare closing documents and settlement statements for a variety of real estate transactions, including sales, acquisitions and financings;

Review title evidence, surveys, zoning and compliance issues;

Conduct entity searches at Department of State;

Conduct on-line research to verify property information;

Interact extensively with clients and all parties involved in sale, purchase, leasing or lending transaction; and

Provide general support to firm\'s commercial real estate department.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Ideal candidates would possess a Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent work experience, qualified candidates must also demonstrate the following skills:

Minimum of 3 years of commercial real estate and related experience, including a background in real estate transactions, loans, sales/acquisitions, leasing and development, with a law firm or in-house legal department (Required).

Must be an independent, proactive, organized and diligent worker and able to work with minimal direction;

Must be able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities;

Must be able to multi-task and handle voluminous workflow, work under tight deadlines, balance multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately;

Must be able to create positive working relationships and effectively communicate with all parties in the transaction;

Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills; and

Must possess excellent writing and verbal skills.

At Bond, exceptional work product and a collegial work environment are cornerstones of our success. We are committed to the communities in which we live and work. Bond has long recognized the value, both to its team and to our communities, of active participation in and support of charitable, governmental, professional and community-based organizations.

This position\'s salary range is between $70,000 to $85,000, negotiable based on years’ experience.

Bond’s offer of employment are contingent on:

Completion of a satisfactory reference check

Completion of a satisfactory conflicts check

Completion of a satisfactory background check

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC provides all employees and applicants an equal employment opportunity in the manner required by law in all aspects of employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by local, state or federal law.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates who are under consideration.