Transactions Coordinator/Real Estate Paralegal - Leverage Homes

Leveragecompanies; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Leverage Companies in Newark, NJ is seeking a Transactions Coordinator/Paralegal for the Leverage Homes division to manage real estate transactions from attorney reviews through closings. The role offers base compensation of $60,000–$80,000 with production-based incentives. Total on-target compensation ranges $80,000–$100,000+ annually.

You will coordinate across Acquisitions, Dispositions, Legal, Title, and Lending teams to ensure timely, compliant closings and excellent client service.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in real estate transactions, from attorney reviews to close.
• Strong understanding of real estate contracts and disclosures.
• Experience with enterprise-grade CRM systems like Salesforce.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transaction and financing processes from contract to close.
• Oversee full contract-to-close for seller clients, ensuring complete docs.
• Track deadlines: inspections, disclosures, closing requirements, etc.
• Ensure compliance with policies, state regs, and industry best practices.
• Prepare and organize listing agreements, disclosures, and docs.
• Coordinate with lenders and internal debt fund on financials.
• Keep the CRM up to date and maintain data hygiene.
• Serve as primary contact for seller clients with timely updates.
• Collaborate with buyer agents, title companies, and stakeholders.
• Resolve issues proactively to avoid roadblocks.
• Keep sellers informed from contract to closing.
• Liaise with buyers, teams, title companies, attorneys.
• Drive on-time closings and surface challenges early.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Organization & planning

Communication

Client-focused

Attention to detail

Tools

Salesforce

CRM software

Transaction management platforms

Job description

Transactions Coordinator/Real Estate Paralegal - Leverage Homes

About Leverage Companies:

Leverage Companies is a dynamic real estate private equity platform on a mission to create millionaires through real estate. We operate a vertically integrated ecosystem comprised of these divisions .

Founded in 2018 proudly headquartered in Newark, NJ, we are scaling rapidly and building a world-class team committed to operational excellence, bold growth, and long-term impact.

Why We Love Working at Leverage Companies:

At Leverage Companies, integrity, entrepreneurial drive, and a commitment to excellence shape everything we do. We move with accountability and ownership, pushing innovation forward through collaboration and a culture that’s truly out of this world. Fast‑paced and mission‑driven, we offer real opportunities for growth and a team environment where both collective wins and individual achievements are celebrated.

The opportunity:

The Transactions Coordinator/Paralegal plays a critical role within the Leverage Homes division, responsible for managing the execution of real estate transactions from attorney reviews through closings. This position supports the firm’s acquisition and disposition pipeline by ensuring deals move efficiently through each stage of the transaction lifecycle.

The role requires strong organizational ability, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across multiple internal departments including Acquisitions, Dispositions, Project Management, Legal, Title, and Lending. Following an initial onboarding period, the Transactions Coordinator/Paralegal will assume responsibility for independently managing assigned transaction files from ARIP to close.

The anticipated annual base cash compensation for this role is $60,000 - $80,000 per year.

This role also has a production-based, variable cash compensation component, making the total on-target cash compensation from $80,000 - $100,000+ per year.

What you will do:

• Transaction and financing coordination and execution
• Oversee the full contract-to-close process for seller clients, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Track and manage all transaction deadlines, including but not limited to: inspections, disclosures, closing requirements, etc.
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, state regulations, and industry best practices.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain listing agreements, seller disclosures, and all relevant transaction documents.
• Coordinate with lenders and the internal debt fund on financial requirements and activities.
• Keep the Company’s CRM up to date on relevant activities and assure data integrity and hygiene.
• Act as the primary point of contact for seller clients, delivering timely updates and clear, confident guidance throughout the process.
• Collaborate with buyer agents, title companies, and all relevant parties to ensure a seamless seller experience.
• Proactively address and resolve issues or concerns before they become roadblocks.
• Keep sellers informed and at ease from the moment a contract is signed through the day of closing.
• Partner closely with buyer agents, internal teams, title companies, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a reliable liaison across all parties to drive smooth, on-time closings.
• Proactively surface and resolve transaction challenges before they elevate.

What we are looking for:

• 1–3+ years of experience in real estate transactions, managing operations from attorney review stage to close.
• Strong understanding of real estate contracts, seller disclosures, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with enterprise-grade CRM.
• Exceptional organizational skills and an uncompromising attention to detail.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple transactions and deadlines without dropping the ball.
• Strong communicator with a client-first mindset and polished interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in transaction management platforms and related software tools.

What we prefer to find:

• Proven track record of managing multiple real estate transactions at any given moment. Paralegal experience is highly desirable.
• Exposure or ownership of Salesforce administration.
• Experience in disposition management or coordinating sales with real estate investors is a strong plus.

What we look for in all our staff

• A demonstrated track record of winning; we never stop at "just enough"
• An insatiable eagerness to continuously learn and to be coached; we are lifelong learners and always make ourselves available to others to teach us something new
• A possession of strong entrepreneurial spirit; we have a burning passion for building something great out of nothing
• A big vision for themselves and those around them; we always strive to be the best version of ourselves and help those around us do the same
• An unwavering sense of integrity; an individual who roots oneself with a core belief that how one does anything is how one does everything

Additional Information

Leverage Companies is an equal opportunity and an E-verify employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce and do not discriminate based on characteristics of any kind. Leverage Companies is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for any candidates with disabilities who may need assistance during the talent acquisition process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email [e-mail]

Leverage Companies highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. Under certain circumstances, a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days in office in Newark, NJ may be arranged.