Overview

Mayer Brown LLP is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centers across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are achievement, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Paralegal Department in our New York office as a Real Estate Paralegal.

The Real Estate Paralegal supports Real Estate practice area with drafting documents for all real estate related transactions including real estate lending matters and commercial sales/lease deals which include escrow instructions, estoppels certificates, tenant notices, requests for consent, corporate authority documents, UCC statements and attachments, etc.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: 

• Order and review title/survey documents, review leases and prepare abstract summaries
• Participate in closings (ranging from small single site closings to large multi-site, multi-state, multi-million dollar closings)
• Experience in commercial real estate finance transactions
• Participate in/assist with managing due diligence document reviews
• Coordinate the recordation of mortgages and other documents
• Prepare and file UCC statements
• Coordinate post-closing distributions and other post-closing work including the preparation of closing sets for all involved parties;
• Assist associates with closing checklists and preparation of post-closing document files;
• Prepare and coordinate filing of organizational documents including EINS, Certificates of Formation, local applications of authority, etc.

You'll also need to possess the following real estate and commercial real estate skills:

• Review leases and prepare abstract summaries;
• Participate in closings (ranging from small single site closings to large multi-site, multi-state closings, multi-million dollar);
• Experience in commercial real estate finance transactions;
• Participate in/assist with managing due diligence document reviews;
• Coordinate the recordation of mortgages and other documents;
• Prepare and file UCC statements;
• Coordinate post-closing distributions and other post-closing work including the preparation of closing sets for all involved parties;
• Assist associates with closing checklists and preparation of post-closing document files;
• Prepare and coordinate filing of organizational documents including EINS, Certificates of Formation, local applications of authority, etc. 

Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal program is a plus

Professional Experience:

• 3 years of experience

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Performance Traits: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment 
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements:

• May require occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs

The typical NY pay scale for this position is between $75,000 and $97,000, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified below.

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.