We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support commercial real estate transactions in Princeton, New Jersey. This permanent position partners closely with investment and closing teams to keep acquisitions moving efficiently from initial deal terms through final closing. The role is well suited for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, manages multiple priorities with care, and brings strong judgment when handling legal and transaction documents.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with acquisition and closing stakeholders to facilitate the purchase of occupied commercial properties and keep each transaction on track.
• Guide files through each stage of the deal cycle, from preliminary intent documentation to final closing, while monitoring milestones and outstanding items.
• Handle several active real estate matters at once in a high-volume setting and adjust priorities as deadlines shift.
• Organize due diligence efforts by working with outside vendors, tracking required reports, and following up on outstanding deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and assemble closing-related materials, ensuring legal and transactional documents are complete, accurate, and properly executed.
• Examine environmental documentation, identify potential concerns, and raise issues to the appropriate parties for further review.
• Create signature packages requiring notarization and coordinate the timely distribution of closing, financing, and legal documents.
• Support settlement and funding activities by helping finalize closing statements and confirming delivery of required funds and materials.
• Review insurance documentation, assist with policy updates or certificates, and maintain complete electronic files through post-closing follow-up.