Real Estate Paralegal

Job Summary
The successful candidate will collaborate on some of the most complex, multijurisdictional real estate financings in the market, including construction loans, mezzanine facilities, syndications, CMBS, and balance-sheet mortgage loans, preferred equity investments, joint venture recapitalizations, ground lease financings, and distressed asset workouts. In this capacity, the paralegal will be expected to:

• Manage all aspects of transactional due diligence for real estate finance matters, with a particular emphasis on title and survey review and analysis
• Draft, review, and assist with a variety of real estate finance documents under attorney supervision
• Coordinate and facilitate complex closings, including preparation of closing checklists and post-closing deliverables
• Conduct legal and factual research on New York-specific real estate finance issues
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and third parties throughout transactions

Position qualifications

• At least five years of dedicated real estate finance paralegal experience within a major law firm, financial institution, or in-house legal department
• Large and sophisticated transaction experience is preferred
• Highly skilled in title and survey review and analysis
• Comprehensive familiarity with New York real property statutes, recording practices, and UCC Article 9
• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree and Paralegal certificate required
• Familiarity with industry-standard software platforms, including iManage, iManage Closing Folders, Excel, SharePoint, the ACRIS e-Recording system, the New York State e-File system, and online due diligence portals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person