Real Estate Paralegal

Capizzi Law Offices; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Job summary

A law firm in Westwood, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience and be highly motivated with excellent communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys with real estate transactions and preparing transactional documents. A competitive salary, health benefits, and a collegial work environment are offered. This role will be in-office and full-time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience with document management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney with Commercial and Residential Real Estate transactions.
• Prepare, review, and organize transactional documents.
• Coordinate and track due diligence items.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Paralegal certificate preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Real Estate Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, hardworking, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorney with both Commercial and Residential Real Estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, refinances, and leasing matters.
• Prepare, review, and organize transactional documents, including contracts of sale, deeds, mortgages, loan documents, riders, easements, estoppels, SNDAs, and closing binders.
• Coordinate and track due diligence items, including title commitments, surveys, inspections, zoning documents, environmental reports, and corporate documentation.
• Review title reports and surveys and assist in identifying and clearing title issues.
• Communicate with clients, lenders, realtors, title companies, surveyors, municipalities, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare and manage closing checklists, closing statements, and post-closing deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3–5 years of previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); experience with document management systems is a plus
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required with relevant experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Health benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional, collegial work environment in a small firm setting
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Location: Westwood, New Jersey
Job Type: Full-Time | In-Office