Senior Real Estate Paralegal

Shelby American, Inc.; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Real Estate Paralegal to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will support attorneys throughout all stages of real estate transactions, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of documentation. Your strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities will be essential as you liaise with title companies, review title commitments, and assist in preparing crucial documents. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on the firm's success. If you are passionate about real estate law and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(K)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Healthcare FSA Plan

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of real estate paralegal experience within a law firm.
• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of real estate transactions.
• Act as liaison with title companies and prepare closing documents.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Client Service Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ACRIS

Job description

Description

Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP is a full-service law firm seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Senior Real Estate Paralegal with 5+ years of experience to join our team. The paralegal will provide assistance to attorneys in the Real Estate Department in all stages of real estate transactions from pre- to post-closing duties. Strong organizational skills along with the ability to take ownership of projects are essential. The candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize as well as have strong client service skills.

HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (in person)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Act as liaison with various title companies
2. Review and summarize title commitments
3. Prepare UCC fixture filings and UCC financing statements
4. Draft closing statements
5. Assist with review of property surveys
6. Assist attorney with preparation of transactional, loan, and modification documents, including preparation of deeds, transfer tax returns, settlement statements, etc.
7. Assist attorney with closings and coordinate execution of documentation
8. Coordinate documents, and follow up with title companies as appropriate to ensure documents are recorded in a timely fashion
9. Prepare and distribute closing binders
10. Follow through with title companies to ensure issuance of final title policy
11. Distribute recorded documents and title policies to clients
12. Create and maintain checklist showing status of recorded documents or documents waiting to be recorded and periodically update attorneys regarding status
13. Follow up on post-closing items
14. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum of 5 years of real estate paralegal experience within a law firm
2. Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate a plus
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required
4. Knowledge of ACRIS required
5. Notary Public a plus

BENEFITS:

1. Paid Time Off
2. 401(K)
3. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
4. Healthcare FSA Plan
5. Life Insurance

Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.