Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Job Description

Our client, a prestigious and well-established real estate investment and management firm with a strong presence across New Jersey is hiring a Commercial and Real Estate Paralegal. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, sophisticated, and family-oriented culture in a dynamic legal environment. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will play a crucial role supporting complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and loan facilitations, within a well-organized, drama-free setting that values efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support for commercial real estate transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal agreements and documents related to property transactions.
• Conduct thorough title and survey reviews to ensure accurate property information.
• Coordinate with lenders, title companies, surveyors, and other third-party vendors to facilitate smooth closings.
• Oversee and maintain organized legal files and monitor proper execution of documents.
• Support the management of credit facilities, including processing letters of credit and related extensions or cancellations.
• Assist with commercial lease administration, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
• Handle corporate matters, including entity formation, maintenance of corporate records, and filing of annual reports.
• Support land use submissions and other legal approvals as required.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure seamless transaction workflows and maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal.
• Paralegal certification from an ABA-accredited program.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, including familiarity with surveys, work titles, and related documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in English.
  
  

Other Requirements

• On-site presence at Jersey City, NJ, with flexibility for occasional travel to other company locations.
• Willingness to work a standard 40-hour week, with capacity for occasional extended hours to meet transaction deadlines.
  
  

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.