Real Estate Paralegal

Simpson Judge USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Simpson Judge USA, a leading global law firm with a prominent Real Estate and Financial Markets practice in New York, seeks an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its team. You will review title commitments, coordinate closings, and support complex CRE transactions end-to-end.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of Real Estate Paralegal experience, strong knowledge of title/survey/zoning, and a degree in law or paralegal studies. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Real Estate Paralegal experience, preferably in a large or global firm.
• Strong knowledge of title, survey and zoning examination.
• Experience with lending, dispositions, and sale transactions is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and due diligence docs.
• Identify and summarize title, survey, and zoning issues; assist with title insurance.
• Draft and edit legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate third-party services and closings; support escrow closings and settlements.
• Coordinate closing logistics with attorneys, clients, and other parties.
• Handle post-closing matters including UCC filings and closing binders.
• Coordinate outside vendors and manage related bills and paperwork.
• Provide supervision and guidance to project assistants and staff as needed.

Skills

5+ years Real Estate Paralegal

Strong CRE transaction experience

Knowledge of title, survey, zoning

Excellent organizational and comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification

Job description

A leading global law firm with a prominent Real Estate and Financial Markets practice is looking for an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its New York team. The firm represents institutional investors and lenders in complex commercial real estate loans, dispositions, and sale transactions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Review and analyze title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and related due diligence documents
• Identify, summarize, and help resolve title, survey, and zoning issues, including negotiating title insurance and related reports
• Draft, edit, and conform legal documents and correspondence
• Coordinate title, survey, zoning, and other third-party services throughout transactions
• Support escrow closings for purchase, sale, and financing transactions, including closing documents, settlement statements, signature pages, execution, recording, and document delivery
• Coordinate closing logistics with attorneys, clients, and other parties
• Handle post-closing matters, including UCC filings and preparation of closing binders
• Coordinate outside vendors and manage related bills and disbursement paperwork
• Provide general supervision and guidance to project assistants and other clerical staff when required

What They’re Looking For

• 5+ years of Real Estate Paralegal experience, preferably within a large or global law firm
• Strong commercial real estate transaction experience, particularly with lending, dispositions, and sale transactions
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with title, survey, and zoning examination
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification is a plus

What’s on Offer

• $120,000 – $160,000 salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value commercial real estate transactions
• Exposure to sophisticated institutional investors and lenders
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded Real Estate and Financial Markets practice