Senior Paralegal, Real Estate

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join their Real Estate Finance Department in New York. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support for various commercial real estate finance transactions, including mortgage and mezzanine loans. The ideal candidate will have over five years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and excellent interpersonal skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact significant financial transactions and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of real estate/finance paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate real estate finance closings and prepare transaction documents.
• Order necessary searches and handle custodial deliveries.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, we put over 230 years of legal experience and innovation to work for you today. As one of the world's leading advisors to corporations and financial institutions, we have earned a reputation for crafting innovative business and financial solutions and developing precedent-setting legal strategies to achieve our clients' goals.

The Real Estate Finance Department has an opening for a Senior Paralegal in the New York Office.

Position Overview

Senior real estate finance paralegals provide legal support for a complete spectrum of commercial real estate finance transactions including mortgage, mezzanine and construction loans for all commercial asset classes, representing commercial and investment banks and other regulated and non-regulated lenders. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate real estate finance (mortgage and mezzanine loan) closings
• Order UCC/litigation/judgment/bankruptcy searches
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements
• Assemble and distribute transaction documents
• Deliver closing documents to title companies for recording
• Assemble and distribute closing sets
• Handle custodial deliveries and attention to client post-closing protocols

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of real estate/finance paralegal experience in a law firm
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and ability to follow complex instructions
• Ability to interact in a professional, cooperative and tactful manner with clients, co-workers and transaction parties
• Detail-oriented and adaptable
• Punctual
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, computer and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, solve problems and act proactively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work overtime as required.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $160,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location from which the applicant will be performing the job.

EEOC: Cadwalader is an equal opportunity employer. We offer opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a veteran, genetic information or predisposition, or status in any group protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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