Real Estate Paralegal

Vallum Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join their dynamic legal team in NYC. This role offers a unique opportunity to support real estate transactions throughout their lifecycle, from site acquisition to financing and operations. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. With a flexible work arrangement of three days in the office and two days remote, this position allows for a balanced work-life dynamic while contributing to impactful projects in the renewable energy sector. If you're looking to make a difference in a growing field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with real estate transactions from site acquisition to financing.
• Draft and revise real estate agreements and manage document execution.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Task Prioritization

Independence

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Litera

Job description

This range is provided by Vallum Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Principal Consultant - Client Relations (Renewable Energy)

Vallum Associates are partnered with a growing renewable energy developer seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support its legal team in their NYC office (3 days in office, 2 days work from home). Reporting to the Senior Real Estate Paralegal and working under attorney supervision, this role will assist with real estate transactions throughout the project lifecycle, from site acquisition to financing, construction, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Title & Due Diligence: Order and review title searches, commitments, and surveys; draft title curative documents; maintain internal title trackers and coordinate with title companies.
• Document Preparation: Draft and revise real estate agreements, including lease options, purchase options, and easements.
• Transactional Support: Assist in due diligence for financing and M&A transactions, ensuring accuracy and clarity in real estate documentation.
• Administrative Support: Manage document execution, storage, and organization.

Qualifications:

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat; experience with Litera is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism in a collaborative environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the renewable energy sector and gain hands-on experience in real estate legal operations.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal and Administrative
• Industries: Services for Renewable Energy and Real Estate