Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Orionplacement; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Newark, NJ seeks an experienced commercial real estate transactional paralegal to support acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and closings. The role focuses on diligence review, title and survey analysis, and coordinating closing documents with lenders, title companies, and counsel.

With 7+ years in transactional real estate, you will manage multiple deals, maintain closing checklists, and provide precise support to attorneys throughout the lifecycle of complex

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial real estate transactional paralegal experience.
• Strong experience with acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and closings.
• Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and due diligence materials.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent work style with collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions from initial diligence through closing.
• Assist with loan, financing, and refinancing transactions.
• Review and coordinate due diligence materials and transaction documentation.
• Analyze title commitments, surveys, and related real estate documents.
• Prepare and maintain closing checklists, closing documents, and post‑closing deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, title companies, surveyors, opposing counsel, and other transaction participants.
• Support commercial leasing matters and entity formation work.
• Track multiple transactions and deadlines while keeping matters organized and moving forward.
• Provide proactive, detail‑oriented support to attorneys throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Acquisitions & dispositions

Closings

Financing

Due diligence

Title & survey review

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Job description

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing transactional commercial real estate practice handling sophisticated acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and redevelopment matters.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys on high-value transactions for developers, lenders, investors, property owners, and businesses.
• Take meaningful ownership of transaction coordination, due diligence, closings, and post-closing work.
• Build on your commercial real estate expertise in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Enjoy meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Become a key member of a team that values responsiveness, precision, and exceptional client service.

Location:

Newark, NJ - On-site. This is an in‑office opportunity designed for close collaboration with attorneys and the broader transactional team.

Note:

Must have 7+ years of directly relevant commercial real estate transactional paralegal experience, with strong experience supporting acquisitions, dispositions, financing, due diligence, title and survey review, and closings.

About Us

We are a boutique law firm focused on sophisticated commercial real estate and construction matters, with a collaborative and entrepreneurial team serving clients on complex transactions and business matters. Our attorneys and professionals work closely together to provide practical, responsive, and high‑quality legal service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions from initial diligence through closing.
• Assist with loan, financing, and refinancing transactions.
• Review and coordinate due diligence materials and transaction documentation.
• Analyze title commitments, surveys, and related real estate documents.
• Prepare and maintain closing checklists, closing documents, and post‑closing deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, title companies, surveyors, opposing counsel, and other transaction participants.
• Support commercial leasing matters and entity formation work.
• Track multiple transactions and deadlines while keeping matters organized and moving forward.
• Provide proactive, detail‑oriented support to attorneys throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial real estate transactional paralegal experience.
• Strong experience with commercial acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and closings.
• Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and due diligence materials.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to client service.
• Strong ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other professionals.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities on sophisticated commercial real estate matters and have the opportunity to become an integral part of a growing practice. Our environment combines high‑level legal work with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where experienced professionals can continue developing their skills and advancing their careers.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance