What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Real Estate Paralegal position at The Goodkind Group, LLC?
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join our busy and growing practice. This role provides hands-on experience working alongside attorneys on complex commercial real estate transactions, financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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
- Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
- Experience: 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.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of real estate transaction documents, UCC filings, and title/survey review.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface professionally with clients, attorneys, and third parties.
- Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management platforms.
- Soft Skills: Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines; a proactive problem-solver who can work both independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Skills
- 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.
Pay range and compensation package
Salary Range: $80,000 – $140,000 annually (Good faith estimate based on experience and market rates).
Perks: Competitive salary, health benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and 401(k) with matching.
Flexibility: Hybrid work environment to support work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and workplace culture.
Salary : $80,000 - $140,000