Real Estate Paralegal

A.Y. Strauss, a sophisticated boutique law firm, seeks a high-energy, detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal to support the Real Estate Department, of our fast-paced and growing firm. This full-time position will be based in Livingston, NJ.

We are looking for a detail-oriented commercial real estate paralegal to assist our lawyers. You will be preparing real estate closing documents and coordinating closings, reviewing ancillary agreements, and supporting the Real Estate team.

To ensure success as a real estate paralegal, you should demonstrate solid knowledge of commercial real estate closings and experience in a similar role. An outstanding real estate paralegal will be someone whose expertise contributes to the timely finalization of real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and preparing draft agreements, and closing documents for attorney review
• Assisting attorneys with various administrative and organizational aspects of financing, leasing, acquisition and disposition, and other real estate transactions
• Working with third parties coordinating title searches, surveys, environmental inspections, appraisals, UCC searches, zoning verification letters
• Preparing and tracking closing checks lists and transactional documentation from finalized Agreements through completion of closing binders
• Facilitating communication between clients, lawyers and third parties
• Documenting processes, as well as maintaining hard copy files and electronic records
• Submitting accurate legal documents in a timely manner
• Ability to handle multiple closings including but not limited to coordinating and tracking correspondence, inquiries, dates, documents

Requirements

·        Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or similar

·        Project management experience a must

·        A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a commercial real estate paralegal

·        Extensive knowledge of real estate documents, contracts, applications and submissions

·        Exemplary organizational, time management and multitasking skills

·        Excellent collaboration and communication abilities

·        Keen attention to detail

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

·        Experience with Practice Management Software

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $80-112,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous amount of paid time off, firm holidays and a floating holiday
• Opportunity to work with highly skilled and experienced attorneys in a collaborative and supportive environment
• Professional development opportunities
• A workplace that values diversity and inclusion

A.Y. Strauss is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.