Real Estate Paralegal

Gainor; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a highly skilled Real Estate Paralegal to assist in commercial real estate transactions. This hybrid role involves liaising with clients, reviewing title documents, and ensuring smooth transaction processes. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of relevant experience and a college degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant in real estate.
• Experience with title, surveys, exception documents, and estoppels.
• Knowledge of document management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison with clients and external counsel.
• Assist attorneys in coordinating finance transactions.
• Review title commitments and conduct due diligence.

Skills

Transaction Coordination

Due Diligence

Title Review

Client Liaison

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

NetDocs

Job description

Our client, a real estate firm, is seeking a highly skilled Real Estate Paralegal to assist them in growing their workload of commercial real estate transactions. This is a hybrid role (4 days per week in office) in Purchase, New York.

Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a liaison with clients and external counsel to facilitate closing transactions.
2. Assist attorneys in all aspects of coordinating finance transactions from pre-closing to closing.
3. Review title commitments and underlying title exception documents.
4. Conduct detailed reviews of surveys and title commitments.
5. Understand and review title exception documents.
6. Perform due diligence, including ordering searches.
7. Order and review zoning reports.
8. Maintain knowledge of REA documents and estoppels.

Experience:

1. Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant working on real estate transactions.
2. College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
3. Experience reviewing title, surveys, exception documents, estoppels, and REA.
4. Knowledge of NetDocs or other document management software is a plus.

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 based on experience.

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