Real Estate Paralegal

The Axel Group, LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Axel Group, LLC in Somerset County, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support the in-house legal team focusing on leases, amendments, and real estate transactions. The role offers hands-on involvement in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating lease agreements and related documents.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years CRE experience, an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate, and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial leases and related agreements.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate transactions, due diligence, title documentation, and corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and assist in negotiating commercial lease agreements and amendments.
• Prepare lease amendments, modifications, assignments, and related documents.
• Support real estate transactions through due diligence, title review, and filings coordination.
• Assist with drafting and maintaining corporate agreements and contracts.
• Coordinate with internal teams on leasing matters and risk management.
• Maintain organized legal records and monitor critical dates and deadlines.
• Conduct legal research and prepare correspondence and reports for meetings.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Lease negotiations

Legal research

Document preparation

Due diligence

Communication

Education

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

DocuSign

Job description

The Axel Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join our client’s team in Somerset County, New Jersey. Our client is a highly reputable, privately held commercial real estate services firm with over 70 years of experience in property management, leasing, and asset management throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

With an extensive portfolio of retail, office, and industrial properties, the company has established a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive real estate solutions while maintaining a collaborative, hands-on approach. Our client offers the stability of a longstanding industry leader with the personalized environment of a boutique organization.

The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will play an integral role in supporting the company's in-house legal team, with a primary focus on commercial leasing, lease negotiations, amendments, and real estate transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to join an established organization and contribute directly to its ongoing operations and success.

• Draft, review, and assist in negotiating commercial lease agreements, ensuring terms align with company objectives and legal requirements.
• Prepare lease amendments, modifications, assignments, assumption agreements, and other leasing-related documentation.
• Support commercial real estate transactions through document preparation, due diligence, title review, and coordination of required filings.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and maintaining various corporate agreements, contracts, and legal documents.
• Collaborate with internal departments on leasing matters, tenant-related issues, contractual obligations, and risk management.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical legal records, ensuring accurate documentation and accessibility.
• Monitor critical dates, contractual deadlines, and outstanding legal matters to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct legal research and assist with preparing correspondence, reports, and materials for meetings.
• Serve as a point of contact for incoming inquiries, coordinating communication with internal teams and external parties.
• Provide ongoing legal and administrative support to senior legal leadership and assist with additional departmental needs as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Demonstrated experience preparing, reviewing, and negotiating commercial leases, amendments, and related agreements
• Familiarity with commercial real estate transactions, due diligence, title documentation, and corporate legal matters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and DocuSign