Real Estate Paralegal

Kay Search Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AM 100 Law Firm in New York, NY is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support sophisticated commercial real estate transactions and work with experienced attorneys on acquisitions, dispositions, financings and related matters.

The role involves reviewing title commitments and surveys, conducting due diligence, preparing deeds, mortgages, affidavits, and coordinating with title companies, clients, and other parties through closings and post‑closing steps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting real estate transactions, including title and survey review.
• Familiar with title insurance commitments and property searches.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attorneys and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings.
• Review title commitments, surveys, and title documents.
• Assist with due diligence, zoning reports, environmental reports, lien and judgment searches.
• Prepare and review real estate documents (deeds, mortgages, releases, affidavits).
• Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, clients, and others to obtain materials.
• Assist with closings and post-closing matters, including checklists and recording documents.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description Position: Real Estate Paralegal (Global Law Firm) Company: AM 100 Law Firm Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) Comp Package: Base salary to $100K, Paid Overtime, Tuition Reimbursement, Full Benefits, Bonus, 401K+, etc.

Overview

A leading global law firm is seeking a motivated Real Estate Paralegal to join its collaborative and highly regarded real estate practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, gaining exposure to acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and related matters.

Responsibilities for Real Estate Paralegal

• Support commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and related matters
• Review title insurance commitments, surveys, property descriptions, and title exception documents, identifying items for attorney review
• Assist with property due diligence, including zoning reports, certificates of occupancy, environmental reports, lien and judgment searches, and other property records
• Prepare and review real estate documents, including deeds, mortgages, releases, affidavits, and other transaction and closing documents
• Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, clients, and other parties to obtain due diligence materials, title updates, surveys, and closing documents
• Assist with closings and post-closing matters, including maintaining checklists, organizing signature and escrow documents, tracking deliverables, recording documents, and monitoring transfer tax filings and title policies

Qualifications for Real Estate Paralegal

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience within a law firm environment
• Experience supporting commercial real estate transactions, including title and survey review, due diligence, and closing coordination
• Familiarity with title insurance commitments, title exceptions, surveys, zoning reports, and property-related searches
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and outside vendors
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies, missing information, and potential issues in transaction documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, with the ability to learn new software and systems