Senior CRE Paralegal: Closing Coordinator & Due Diligence

Orionplacement; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a qualified Paralegal to manage sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from opening through closing and post-closing. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, title companies, lenders, and other professionals on high‑value deals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CRE paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with title and survey reviews. This on-site role in Roseland, NJ offers stability and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
• 5+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Experience with title and survey review, due diligence, entity formation, and closing coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Kofax.
• Strong organization, communication, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage multiple transactions and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Notary Public designation preferred.
• Experience obtaining EINs and IRS forms is a plus.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime, evenings, or weekends when transaction needs require it.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial real estate transactions from initial opening through closing and post-closing.
• Prepare and maintain deal files, transaction checklists, closing documents, and related records.
• Draft and revise transaction documents, correspondence, and organizational documents.
• Coordinate and review due diligence materials, including title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and related documentation.
• Prepare signature packages, closing binders, and post-closing deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, attorneys, title companies, lenders, and other transaction professionals.
• Prepare closing statements and assist with escrow-style closings.
• Maintain accurate time entries and transaction records.
• Track multiple transactions, deadlines, and deliverables to keep deals moving efficiently.
• Travel locally as needed for client meetings and closings.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Notary Public (preferred)

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kofax

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a qualified Paralegal to manage sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from opening through closing and post-closing. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, title companies, lenders, and other professionals on high‑value deals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CRE paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with title and survey reviews. This on-site role in Roseland, NJ offers stability and potential bonuses.