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Real Estate Paralegal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$66,324 / year median in New York
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Overview:
Boutique Elder Law/Estate Planning Law Firm seeking a highly motivated Real Estate Paralegal with a strong background and broad experience. This position supports our residential and commercial real estate practice and offers the opportunity to work alongside attorneys handling a wide variety of transactions. Responsibilities Prepare and coordinate residential and commercial real estate closings. Draft and process deeds, transfer documents, and ancillary closing documents. Prepare, review, and coordinate residential and commercial leases. Draft, review, and assist with contracts of sale and purchase. Review title reports and assist with clearing title issues. Coordinate with clients, lenders, title companies, real estate agents, and attorneys throughout the transaction process. Handle cooperative (co-op) transfers, including transfers to trusts. Manage post-closing matters and maintain organized transaction files. Qualifications At least 3 years of substantive, hands-on real estate paralegal experience. Proficient in reading title reports and clearing title. Experience drafting and reviewing contracts of purchase, sale, and lease. Experience drafting deeds and ancillary real estate documents. Experience handling deed transfers and cooperative apartment transfers, including transfers to trusts. Experience and familiarity with Probate, Trust & Estate Administration, and Estate Planning is a plus, but not required. New York Notary Public (or ability to obtain promptly) preferred. Proven ability to effectively manage an assigned workload and work independently with minimal supervision. Superior drafting, research, and written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, staff, clients, and outside professionals. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also working independently. Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing demands, and consistently meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills. Drive, initiative, and a commitment to producing high-quality work. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis Forms, NYSCEF, and NYS E-Courts.Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health insurance coverage
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off for vacation and sick leave, and holidays If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for the legal field, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,000.00- $75,000.