Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Hogan Lovells US LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Fringe benefits

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking a Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to conduct title reviews, manage document preparation, and ensure compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have over five years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree, preferably with a paralegal certificate. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This full-time role includes a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $170,000 and eligibility for bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of direct professional experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Large law firm experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct National Commercial Title and ALTA/Boundary survey review.
• Prepare applications for permits and manage closing documents.
• Perform UCC searches and conduct analysis.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Paralegal certificate

Five (5)+ years of professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal – Hogan Lovells US LLP

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct National Commercial Title and ALTA/Boundary survey review and analysis;
• Obtain owner/loan title policies with required endorsements;
• Obtain and review zoning reports, along with Certificates of Occupancy, zoning Letters, and violation searches;
• Prepare applications for permits;
• Obtain and review permits and local government codes/ordinances;
• Prepare and manage closing checklists;
• Prepare transactional, conveyancing and closing documents;
• Perform UCC searches and conduct analysis;
• Prepare corporate formation, operating documents, and organizational charts;
• Due diligence review and organization;
• File and project organization;
• Meet the minimum requirement of 1,650 annual billable hours;
• All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in our firm’s global Responsible Business program;
• Work on other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Comfortable conducting internet‑based research, with excellent analytical skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment with or without direct supervision;
• Sound judgment in decision‑making, high integrity, and utmost respect for confidentiality;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite (including Excel) and other computer skills;
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects and multiple streams of work;
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed and a willingness to travel.

Education, Certifications, and/or Experience

• Five (5)+ years of direct professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and work experience;
• Paralegal certificate and large law firm experience is desirable.

Hours

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including one hour for lunch, with overtime as required. The position has a billable requirement of 1,650 hours per year.

The annualized salary range for this position in New York is $125,000 to $170,000 depending on the candidate's overall experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Full time employees as well as some part‑time employees are eligible for the firm's fringe benefits as they currently exist.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against job applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics, including disability or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see our Equal Employment Opportunity statement in our career site.