What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Onyx Equities?
Role Description A leading real estate investment and property services firm specializing in acquiring
and / or managing commercial properties located in Newark is looking for a paralegal with a minimum of five (5 ) years experience in commercial real estate. Familiarity with leasing a must. The candidate must be a self-starter, able to take initiative and be highly organized. This person will have responsibility for tracking department projects, follow up, and interfacing with outside counsel. Knowledge of excel a plus. Other job functions include drafting tenant default letters, lease amendments and general correspondence in addition to supporting the asset and construction management teams. The successful candidate must also be able to draft brokerage agreements, confidentiality agreements and have familiarity with construction contracts as well as handling department administrative issues.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Law with experience supporting real estate, corporate, or transactional matters.
- Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing agreements and closing packages.
- Experience with thorough Document Review, focusing on accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Effective Communication skills, including clear written correspondence and professional interaction with internal teams and external parties.
- Solid Research skills for gathering and analyzing legal, property, and regulatory information to support transactions and internal decision-making.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred.
- Experience in real estate, commercial leasing, or property management environments is highly beneficial.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- Proficiency with MS Office and comfort with legal or document management systems; experience with real estate or title platforms is a plus.