Real Estate Paralegal

Saltu Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saltu Staffing client, a leading Am Law 100 law firm, seeks an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its New York City office and support a sophisticated transactional practice.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience, strong title and survey review skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple transactions with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience supporting sophisticated real estate transactions.
• Hands-on experience with title and survey review and analysis.
• Experience with commercial real estate due diligence and transaction closings.
• Experience with UCC searches, filings, and related diligence.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and other transactional matters
• Review and analyze title commitments, title documents, surveys, zoning reports, and other due diligence materials
• Prepare and maintain critical date trackers, property charts, and transaction status reports
• Draft and prepare real estate and closing documents, such as deeds, assignments, affidavits, easements, releases, and related materials
• Prepare and review UCC financing statements and coordinate UCC, lien, judgment, and entity searches
• Coordinate transaction closings, including signatures, escrow deliveries, closing documents, and post-closing materials
• Communicate with title companies, surveyors, zoning consultants, opposing counsel, clients, and other third parties
• Review and summarize leases, estoppels, SNDAs, and other real estate documents as needed
• Manage multiple active transactions and competing deadlines simultaneously

Skills

Real estate paralegal

Transactional experience

Title & survey review

UCC searches

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a leading Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its New York City office to support a sophisticated transactional real estate practice. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong transactional experience who enjoys managing complex deals, coordinating closings, and working closely with attorneys, clients, and third-party professionals in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do:

• Support attorneys with complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and other transactional matters
• Review and analyze title commitments, title documents, surveys, zoning reports, and other due diligence materials
• Prepare and maintain critical date trackers, property charts, and transaction status reports
• Draft and prepare real estate and closing documents, such as deeds, assignments, affidavits, easements, releases, and related materials
• Prepare and review UCC financing statements and coordinate UCC, lien, judgment, and entity searches
• Coordinate transaction closings, including signatures, escrow deliveries, closing documents, and post-closing materials
• Communicate with title companies, surveyors, zoning consultants, opposing counsel, clients, and other third parties
• Review and summarize leases, estoppels, SNDAs, and other real estate documents as needed
• Manage multiple active transactions and competing deadlines simultaneously

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred

What You Bring:

• 4+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience in a law firm environment
• Experience supporting sophisticated real estate transactions
• Hands-on experience with title and survey review and analysis
• Experience with commercial real estate due diligence and transaction closings
• Experience with UCC searches, filings, and related diligence
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and shifting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and outside parties
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Why Join:

• Work on sophisticated, high-value commercial real estate transactions
• Join a nationally recognized legal team with strong resources and experienced attorneys
• Opportunity to expand your experience across a variety of real estate transactions
• Collaborative environment with long-term professional growth opportunities

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