What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Real Estate Paralegal position at Project Recruit?
Project Recruit has partnered with a top boutique real estate Law Firm (20 attorneys) that is looking to add a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to their firm. Representing non-institutional lenders, who are seeing significant demand as traditional lenders tighten their standards, the firm’s workload is not only stable but expanding rapidly.
The firm offers a permanent hybrid schedule, a dynamic and supportive team, and an opportunity to work on complex, fast-paced transactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft, review, and manage real estate documents, including closing checklists, organizational documents, resolutions, UCC filings, title and survey review summaries, and closing binders.
- Conduct due diligence, including reviewing leases, loan documents, corporate documents, and zoning reports.
- Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, lenders, borrowers, and opposing counsel to ensure smooth transaction processes.
- Manage closing logistics, including tracking deliverables, coordinating signature pages, and organizing electronic closing rooms.
- Assist attorneys in preparing and organizing transaction documents for closings.
- Maintain and update case files, databases, and document management systems.
- Support attorneys with post-closing follow-up, including preparing closing binders and filing documents with government agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a real estate paralegal in a law firm or in-house setting, preferably in commercial real estate transactions.
- Strong knowledge of real estate transaction documents, UCC filings, and title/survey review.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with multi-property or multi-lender transactions.
- Knowledge of NYS real estate law and commercial lending practices.
- Experience with e-signature platforms and hybrid workflows.
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000
