Residential Real Estate Paralegal — Deed & Title Specialist

On Call Counsel; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Voluntary long-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

On Call Counsel in Hauppauge, NY is seeking an experienced Residential Real Estate Paralegal to support deed preparation, drafting, recording, and title-related matters. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of residential real estate paralegal experience and hands-on experience preparing and recording deeds.

Responsibilities include coordinating execution, recording, and filing of deeds, reviewing title reports, managing multiple files and deadlines, and assisting attorneys from contract through

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of residential real estate paralegal experience.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and recording deeds.
• Strong understanding of residential real estate transactions and title matters.
• Familiarity with court and municipal recording requirements.
• Familiarity with transfer tax filings and related real estate documentation.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple files, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, title professionals, and other parties.
• Proficiency with standard office and legal technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft deeds and other real estate documents.
• Review title reports and identify title issues requiring resolution.
• Prepare transfer documents, supporting affidavits, and other documentation required for real estate transactions.
• Coordinate the execution, recording, and filing of deeds and other real estate documents.
• Handle deed recording and related documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Review and assist with title-related matters throughout the transaction.
• Maintain complete and organized transaction files.
• Track deadlines and ensure all required documents and filings are completed timely.
• Assist attorneys with residential real estate transactions from contract through closing.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, title companies, municipalities, and other parties involved in transactions.
• Assist with transfer tax filings and other closing-related requirements.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable recording requirements.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Document drafting

Time management

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal technology

Job description

On Call Counsel in Hauppauge, NY is seeking an experienced Residential Real Estate Paralegal to support deed preparation, drafting, recording, and title-related matters. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of residential real estate paralegal experience and hands-on experience preparing and recording deeds.

Responsibilities include coordinating execution, recording, and filing of deeds, reviewing title reports, managing multiple files and deadlines, and assisting attorneys from contract through